Spanish 101: Beginning Spanish
- Course type: Self-paced
- Available Lessons: 164
- Average Lesson Length: 8 min
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Eligible for Credit: Yes
Earn transferable credit by taking this course for credit.
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chapter 1 / lesson 1Basic Greetings in Spanish: Greeting Others & Introducing Yourself

Course Summary
Spanish 101: Beginning Spanish has been evaluated and recommended for 3 semester hours and may be transferred to over 2,000 colleges and universities. Work through the course at your own pace to learn from expert instructors and master the basics of Spanish. This course can help you apply for transfer credit and get a head start on your degree.to start this course today
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26 chapters in Spanish 101: Beginning Spanish
Course Practice Test
Check your knowledge of this course with a 50-question practice test.- Comprehensive test covering all topics
- Detailed video explanations for wrong answers
Course Progress | Best Score | |||
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Lesson 1 - Beginning Spanish: Assignment 1 - Describing People | ||||
Lesson 2 - Beginning Spanish: Assignment 2 - Describing Your Schedule |
Course Objective
The course objective is to introduce basic aspects of the Spanish language. In this course, you will learn about the relationship between nouns and gender as well as how to discuss topics such as the weather, likes and dislikes, the days of the week, months of the year, and how to tell time.
Grading Policy
Your grade for this course will be calculated out of 300 points. The minimum score required to pass and become eligible for college credit for this course is 210, or an overall course grade of 70%. The table below shows the assignments you must complete and how they'll be incorporated into the overall grade.
Assignment | Possible Points |
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Quizzes | 100 |
Written Assignment | 50 |
Oral Assignment | 50 |
Proctored Final Exam | 100 |
Total | 300 |
Quizzes
Quizzes are meant to test your comprehension of each lesson as you progress through the course. Here's a breakdown of how you will be graded on quizzes and how they'll factor into your final score:
- You will have 3 attempts to take each quiz for a score.
- The highest score of your first 3 attempts will be recorded as your score for each quiz.
- When you've completed the course, the highest scores from your first 3 attempts at each quiz will be averaged together and weighed against the total possible points for quizzes. For instance, if your average quiz score is 85%, you'll receive 85 out of 100 possible points for quizzes.
- After your initial 3 attempts, you can take a quiz for practice as many times as you'd like.
- You will need to pass each quiz with a score of at least 80% to earn course progress for the lesson. However, it is not necessary to earn 80% within the first three quiz attempts.
Assignments
Assignments are intended to assess your application, analysis, and critical thinking skills in relation to the concepts you learn in the course. Two assignments are required for this course. You can access them here.
- All assignment scores will total up to 100 points.
- Your assignment(s) will be graded by a Study.com instructor.
- The instructor will provide a graded rubric for you along with feedback on what you did well and what could be improved.
- If you are unsatisfied with your score, you will be able to revise and resubmit your assignment(s) twice. You are free to resubmit an assignment within two weeks of your most recent exam attempt or at any point if you have an active college accelerator membership.
Proctored Final Exam
The proctored final exam is a cumulative test designed to ensure that you've mastered the material in the course.
- You'll earn points equivalent to the percentage grade you receive on your proctored final. (So if you earn 90% on the final, that's 90 points toward your final grade.)
- If you're unsatisfied with your score on the exam, you'll be eligible to retake the exam after a 3-day waiting period.
- You can only retake the exam twice, so be sure to use your study guide and fully prepare yourself before you take the exam again.
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Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate formal and informal ways to greet and introduce people in Spanish
- Compare different weather and seasons in Spanish
- Use Spanish vocabulary related to counting, telling time, and days of the week
- Use vocabulary for pastimes, vacationing, shopping, and people's likes and dislikes in Spanish
- Describe basic family members as well as personalities and physical traits in Spanish
- Interpret and articulate Spanish terms relating to the community, volunteer work, natural disaster and emergencies
- Differentiate and apply past, present, and infinitive tense verbs as well as imperfect and preterite tenses in Spanish
- Discover and use Spanish vocabulary related to computer, technology, and the media
- Express basic everyday life situations related work, school, etc. routine as well as common needed expressions in casual conversation
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Format
Spanish 101 consists of short video lessons that are organized into topical chapters. Each video is approximately 5-10 minutes in length and comes with a quick quiz to help you measure your learning. The course is completely self-paced. Watch lessons on your schedule whenever and wherever you want.
At the end of each chapter, you can complete a chapter test to see if you're ready to move on or have some material to review. Once you've completed the entire course, take the practice test and use the study tools in the course to prepare for the proctored final exam. You may take the proctored final exam whenever you are ready.
How Credit Recommendations Work
This course has been evaluated and recommended by both ACE and NCCRS for 3 semester hours in the lower division baccalaureate degree category. To apply for transfer credit, follow these steps:
- If you already have a school in mind, check with the registrar to see if the school will grant credit for courses recommended by either ACE or NCCRS.
- Complete Spanish 101 by watching video lessons and taking short quizzes.
- Take the Spanish 101 final exam directly on the Study.com site.
- Request a transcript to be sent to the accredited school of your choice!
- Check out this page for more information on Study.com's credit-recommended courses.
Additional Information
Course Topics
Category | Objectives |
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Greeting & Introductions in Spanish | Study the formal and informal ways to greet and introduce people in the Spanish language. Includes a lesson where you listen to real conversations that focus on greetings and introductions. |
Describing People in Spanish | Explore how to describe personalities and physical traits. Also learn about the verb 'ser' and adjective agreement. |
Locations in Spanish: Vocabulary and Grammar | Examine how to communicate locations in Spanish. Study vocabulary including town locations and locational prepositions. The verb 'estar' will be covered, too. |
Household Terms in Spanish | Learn the different rooms of the house in Spanish, along with vocabulary for a number of common household items. Learning about plural nouns and articles accompanies the household vocabulary. |
Weather and Seasons in Spanish | Study the different vocabulary words associated with the weather and seasons. In addition, learn about idioms. |
Spanish Numbers | Learn to count in Spanish. Learn the number and correct pronunciations. |
Days and Dates in Spanish | Take a look at vocabulary for the days of the week, months, holidays and special events. Study how to talk about what day it is. |
Telling Time in Spanish | Examine the vocabulary words associated with telling time and study the proper why to say different times in Spanish. |
Likes and Dislikes in Spanish | Discover how to express likes and dislikes in Spanish. Also find out vocabulary for activities, hobbies, fruits and vegetables. The verb 'gustar' is also covered. |
AR Verbs in Spanish: Present Tense Conjugation and Vocabulary List | Take a look at common 'ar' verbs and the associated grammar. |
ER and IR Verbs in Spanish: present Tense | Analyze the common 'er' and 'ir' verbs. Learn vocabulary for breakfast, lunch and dinner foods and drinks. |
Pastimes in Spanish | Discover the vocabulary for fun places to go. Also study 'ir' verbs. |
Technology in Spanish | Study computer and technology terms. In addition, take a look at the irregular verbs 'saber' and 'conocer,' direct and indirect object pronouns and double object pronouns. |
Talking About Family Members in Spanish | Learn the vocabulary for family members and also study the irregular verbs 'tener' and 'venir'. Possessive adjectives will also be covered. |
Shopping in Spanish | Explore the vocabulary words covering clothing and stores. Also learn about demonstrative adjectives and the present progressive tense. |
Discussing the Past in Spanish | Discover how to say times in the past. Study the preterite tense, including 'ar,' 'er' and 'ir verbs. |
Talking About Vacations in Spanish | Find out how to talk about travel. Comparative and superlative terms are also covered. |
TV, Movies & Media in Spanish | Examine vocabulary for movies and TV. Learn how to use verbs like 'gustar' and 'acabar' in the infinitive. |
Discussing Community in Spanish | Take a look at vocabulary related to volunteer work. In addition, study the verbs 'decir' and 'dar/hacer' in preterite tense. |
Discussing Natural Disasters/Emergencies in Spanish | Be prepared by learning how to use 'tener,' '!que!' and 'se'. Also learn the conjugations of 'oir,' 'leer,' 'creer' and 'destruir.' |
As a Child in Spanish | Learn to say the words related to toys and childhood activities. Study the imperfect tense. |
Spanish Fables | Dig into vocabulary for animals, and take a look at imperfect vs. preterite tenses. |
Overview of Spanish-Speaking Culture & Etiquette | Explore the aspects and nuances of different Spanish-speaking cultures around the world. Learn how to appropriately discuss common cultural practices in Spanish. |
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What to Expect For the Exam
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Exam Steps
Pre-Exam Checklist
Before taking the exam, all of the following requirements must be met:
A College Accelerator Study.com membership. | |
Completed all lessons in Spanish 101: Beginning Spanish course and achieved 100% Quiz Progress. | |
Not attempted to take this exam within the last three days. | |
Have available proctored exams in this month of membership. | |
Have not taken this exam three times. (0/3) | |
Complete the exam readiness quiz. | |
Please note: Assignments are required to complete this course for credit. You have submitted / required assignments for this course. |
Please meet all of the pre-requirements in the Pre-Exam Checklist in order to take the exam.
Exam Process Details
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3. Take Exam
The exam contains 50 - 100 multiple choice questions. You will have two hours to complete the exam, so don't start until you're sure you can complete the entire thing. And remember to pace yourself!
4. Get Exam Results
We will send you an email with your official exam results within 1 to 2 weeks. If you would like to raise your grade after receiving your exam results, you can retake quizzes with fewer than 3 attempts. You will then need to retake the final exam.
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