Proyecto Final de Español Dos by Kyleigh Burton

Part 1: Talk about what you have learned regarding the Spanish language and culture.

burtonkz — 2019-05-09 03:20:46 UTC

What things are you now able to express in Spanish that you have learned in Spanish II (concepts)? (in English)

burtonkz — 2019-05-09 03:21:13 UTC

There are countless things that I am now able to express in Spanish that I have learned in Spanish II. In unit one, I learned how to use both singular and plural subject pronouns. I can express articles too: el, los, la, las, un, unos, una, unas. This includes masculine singular and plural and feminine singular and plural. To add, these include definite and indefinite. I can also tell when a verb is regular or irregular and change the endings of -ar, -er, and -ir verbs. In unit two, I learned about reflexive nouns, indirect object pronouns, and direct object pronouns. I absorbed the verbs duchar and leventar, and their endings. Plus, llamarse and ducharse. I also gained adjective in Spanish that can be used to describe people. In unit three, I learned how to express preterite regular verbs, along with examples (vivir and perder). I mastered that preterite “ir” verb. Finally, I was taught about the preposition por. In unit four, I learned how to express saber and conocer at the correct times. In addition, I know when to use the imperfect version and that special considerations are irregulars, descriptions, feelings, emotions in the past, age/time in the past, and how you were, what you were like in the past. Ser, ver, and ir are verb and I learned the imperfect irregular versions of those words. In unit five, I began learning when to use preterite and when to use imperfect as well as words in these tenses. Along with this, más que + menos que was discussed in this unit. In unit six, I learned about the irregular preterite versus the irregular imperfect. In unit seven, I learned vocabulary that describes things and imperfect progressives. Also, adjetivos demostrativos and Adjetivo o Pronombre Demostrativo. I continued grasping the concept of imperfect preterites and the many types of object pronouns. There are an innumerable amount of things I have learned in Spanish II, but these were just a select few from each unit.

What differences have you seen between the Spanish language and your native language? (in English)

burtonkz — 2019-05-09 03:26:29 UTC

Throughout Spanish II, I have learned similarities between my language and the Spanish language. For example, when taking notes for every lesson, I can see that there are cognates and tenses are used in both languages. However, there are several differences between the two languages. For instance, when writing in Spanish I have to add accents to certain letters in certain words: á, é, í, ñ, ó, ú, and sometimes ü. When writing a sentence with exclamation points in Spanish, you start the sentence with ¡ and end it with !. To add to this, placement in sentences can differ sometimes. What I mean by this is, if I were to think of a sentence in English, I could not write it the exact same way in Spanish. In the Spanish language, certain words have stem changes where e → ie, e → i, and o → ue. The English language does not have stem changes.

What did you find interesting and exciting about the Spanish culture? (in English)

burtonkz — 2019-05-09 03:26:53 UTC

There are a multitude of things that I find exciting about the Spanish culture. A few examples of specific things I have learned include that Spain’s tile is highly sought-after in the world and is very expensive”. It is popular in buildings, monuments, castles, architecture. Architects, pottery, and so many other art forms. Spain is overall deemed to be an artistic country, with lots on creativity. Spaniards are so innovative and efficient too. The underground cave houses, casas cuevas, is one of the oldest kinds of housing known to man, yet not utilized often in developed countries. In addition, the King and Queen are fluent in several languages including: Spanish, English, and French. The King is also fluent in Portuguese and Italian. The Queen is also fluent in Greek and German. Carnival is an extremely festive celebration that occurs right before Lent and celebrated around the world (in Catholic countries), not just Spain.To hang out with your friends, dress up in fun costumes, dance to music, eat good foods, and watch fireworks must be an awesome thing incorporated into your culture. Also, flamenco music and dancing is extremely popular in Spain and because dancing is my passion this interests me. It would be exciting to take a class or even teach it. Spain is a world leader in exporting oranges, mandarins, olives, olive oil, wine (grapes), and sugar beets. All types of meat are produced in the country as well, but not to the same degree as in other locations. A lot of food production come from Spain, so the food we eat may have come from Spain. Lastly, shopping in Barcelona is well known because the city has reinvented itself in the last decade and created a vibrant shopping scene in the process. Big names can be found such as Chanel, Max Mara, Loewe, Benetton, Zara and Diesel. Through Spanish II NCVPS, I have learned numerous things about Spain that I never knew.

What do you hope to learn if you continue to study the Spanish language? (in English)

burtonkz — 2019-05-09 03:27:11 UTC

If I continue to study the Spanish language, I hope to learn other tenses beyond preterite and imperfect. I want to obviously learn new words and phrases to use in everyday life or in general. Another thing I would like to learn and improve on is my speaking. Hopefully, I can increase my speed as well as my accent. Overall, I have enjoyed learning Spanish so far and if I continue I want to increase my knowledge.

Part 2: Talk about how you have learned Spanish in this (online) course.

burtonkz — 2019-05-09 14:21:41 UTC

We have learned elements of a language in a different teaching/learning style than you may be used to. Talk about your experience with learning Spanish in an online class. (in English)

burtonkz — 2019-05-09 14:21:58 UTC

I have always been in an online Spanish class and never in a classroom with a teacher present. As a result of this, learning a foreign language has been difficult. My online teachers have taught me the basics, as well as more complicated and intricate things. Sra. Debord was a blessing to have as a teacher and I couldn’t imagine having any other teacher to help me with Spanish. I am an independent worker, but when I needed help she was always there to guide me in the right direction and gave a few words of encouragement. The NCVPS Canvas site is super easy to navigate and understand, although a little confusing at first, after a week it isn’t so terrible. All the opportunities and practice that NCVPS has, provides for each and every student to succeed. This proves that the North Carolina Virtual Public School wants every student to do their best and pass the courses with their best effort.

What did you like about the course? What did you not like and/or could be improved? (in English)

burtonkz — 2019-05-09 14:22:21 UTC

First of all, I loved my teacher! Besides that, I loved the Canvas website as well as the individual modules. The modules were separated into categories, so it was clear to the student what you are studying at a given time. The practice grammar quizzes and vocabulary quizzes are extremely useful. I tried my best to do those when I could, but sometimes my other 6 classes got the best of me. I like the fact that I have my teachers phone number because it is much easier than email and I am more likely to get a quicker response. I like and love so many things about this course, however, there is one thing I do not like. The required live classes are not my favorite. I like the concept, but I could hardly ever attend because of the times. I am quite busy during the week, so after balancing classroom schoolwork, a job, lots of dance classes, etc. attending an RLC can be kind of tricky. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoy NCVPS!

What things did you do that helped you learn Spanish in this course? What things can you do to improve your own Spanish learning in the future? (in English)

burtonkz — 2019-05-09 14:23:38 UTC

I did numerous things to help myself learn Spanish in this course. To start, I actually took notes for every single lesson. The notes slideshows were provided, but you never had to turn in your notes, so if I did not take them, my teacher would not know. However, I did take notes for every lesson in every module. This is a tremendous chunk of my success because it was always a reference when I needed it and it allowed me to focus heavier on what my teacher wanted me to learn at the point in time. I have not decided whether or not I am going to continue learning Spanish in the future or not, but if I do I will practice practice practice. I can incorporate Spanish into my everyday life whether having conversations with my friends, ordering at a restaurant, or teaching someone else. I am always going to be open to learning new things and trying to better myself.

What things did your teacher do to help you with your learning? Was there anything that your teacher didn't do that would have helped you? (in English)

burtonkz — 2019-05-09 14:24:16 UTC

My teacher, Sra. April Debord, was amazing and a better teacher than I could have ever asked for. She constantly sent me messages making sure I was okay and on track. She was also always connected to her students and was there for them if they needed help. Whenever I had a question she answered it in the most helpful way and did not make me feel inferior for seeking help. In other classes, I have been afraid to ask question because I did not want to seem “stupid” or “dumb”, but this was never the case during this course. I cannot think of anything that Sra. Debord didn’t do that would help me. Overall, she was an awesome teacher and I would love to have her again!

Write an essay in Spanish describing your experience in Spain (during this course). You should include material learned from all units (school, apartment, family, hobbies, food, shopping experiences, and community). This should demonstrate the concepts that you outlined above and were taught in the course. These sentences should not be the same sentences that you've used already. You should write one paragraph per topic to end up with at least 6 paragraphs.

burtonkz — 2019-05-12 23:24:31 UTC

Mi Escuela

burtonkz — 2019-05-12 23:26:22 UTC

La escuela en España es muy grande. La escuela tiene tres pisos y muchas clases. La clase de quimica es informativa y interesante. Mi maestra es simpática, pero muy estresada. Los estudiantes están estresados también. La clase de cálculo es pesada y difícil. Mi profesor es exigente pero interesante y cómico. No me gusta la clase de cálculo. Es muy difícil! La clase de historia mundial me hace ocupada. La maestra es popular porque simpática y divertida. No me gusta la tarea todos los días. Por la tarde, tengo clase de inglés. La maestra es fácil y inteligente. No me gusta leer libros. La clase de baile me hace feliz. Es mi favorita y mi maestra es divertida y energética. La clase de baile es nunca aburrida. Todas mis clases tienen tarea... ¿por qué? No quiero tarea! La escuela es divertida, pero también pesada.

Mi Apartamento

burtonkz — 2019-05-12 23:28:48 UTC

Vivo en un apartamento con mi familia anfitriona. El apartamento está en una pueblo pequeña. Mi escuela, el lago, y el parque son cerca de mi apartamento. La playa y las montañas son lejos de mi apartamento. Es importante para mi familia para limpiar el apartamento. Mi hermano anfitrión (George), mi hermana anfitriona (Sophia), y yo limpiamos el apartamento cuando mis padres anfitriones estaban en el trabajo. El lunes, tuve que doblar la ropa y lavar los platos. No me gusta lavar los platos! Para lavar los platos yo usé el trapo y el jabón. Pero, me gusta el lavavajillas mejor. El martes, tuve que arreglar el cuarto y hacer la cama. Mi dormitorio es bonita ahora. El miércoles, estaba muy cansada. Pero, tuve que seguir limpiando. Tuve que quitar el polvo y George cortar el césped. Para limpiar el piso, Sophia usaba la escoba y recogedor. No nosotros gusta pasar la aspiradora. El jueves, mi hermano anfitrión sacó la basura, mi hermana lavar los platos, y tuve poner la mesa. La secadora me ayuda a secar la ropa y la lavadora me ayuda a lavar la ropa. Después de, tengo que doblar la ropa, pero es muy fácil. ¡Por fin llegó el viernes! Me podría relajar. En el fin de semana, tuvimos una fiesta con nuestra amigos en nuestra apartamento. ¡Muy divertida!

Mi Familia

burtonkz — 2019-05-12 23:30:34 UTC

Mi mamá anfitriona se llama Valerie. Ella tiene cuarenta y cinco años y es una maestra. Valerie es guapa y generosa. Mi papá anfitrión se llama Robert. Él es cómico, simpático, y trabajador. Mi hermano anfitrión se llama George. Él tiene diecinueve años y es desordenado y serio. Mi hermana anfitriona se llama Sophia y tiene dieciséis años. Ella es muy bonita y rubia. Mi abuela anfitriona se llama Isabella. Isabella es bonita y inteligente. Ella también es buena cocinera. Había muchas personas en mi familia en España de muchos lugares de Europa. Ellos sabían hablar muchos idiomas por ejemplo mi padre sabe alemán y un poco inglés. Cuando Valerie era una niña, sus padres enseñaron ella japonés porque la bisabuela vivió en Japón. Ella también sabe portuguesa y francesa. George y Sophia están aprendiendo inglés en la escuela. Me encanta mi familia anfitriona.

El Tiempo Libre

burtonkz — 2019-05-12 23:34:56 UTC

Mi familia anfitriona y yo fuimos a muchos lugares, pero mi favorita era la playa. Mi familia en España encantaron baile y tener fiestas. Los fines de semana, cenamos en diferentes restaurantes y veíamos películas. A veces nos cenaron en los restaurantes de comida rápida o un restaurante elegante. Por la noche, mi familia jugaron el fútbol. También jugaron el fútbol americano y al baloncesto. Mi familia visitó mucho a sus amigos y el centro comercial era un lugar popular al que iban.

La Comida

burtonkz — 2019-05-12 23:39:54 UTC

Mi comida favorita es las papas fritas. Me encanta croquetas de pollo, el helado, la ensalada, y el tocino. ¡Qué rico! Cuando tengo sed bebo el té, el agua, el jugo de naranja, el jugo de manzana, y el refresco. Mi beber favorita es el té y el refresco. Cuando tengo hambre, como las hamburguesas con queso, la pizza, el bistec, el pollo, y los espaguetis. En la cafetería ellos sirven la pizza, el pollo, la ensalada, el agua, y más. Cuando celebramos en España, mi madre anfitriona y abuela anfitriona cocinaron la comida. En fiestas, sirvieron pastel, helado, pizza, y refresco. Ellas prepararon la comida por batieron el pastel, cocinaron en el horno, y cortaron la pizza.Siempre la pasábamos bien con amigos y familia. Cené con mi familia anfitriona cada noche. Para mantener la salud yo como muchas las proteínas, los cereales, la fruta, las verduras, y la carne. Cuando voy a un restaurante de comida rápida, pido té, pollo frito, y las papas fritas. Pido para la sal y la salsa de tomate. Cuando voy a un restaurante elegante, pido el bistec, una papa, y el agua. Pido para la cuenta y doy grande un la propina. Mi abuela anfitriona es una cocinera increíble, tiene la mejor comida.

De Compras

burtonkz — 2019-05-13 01:21:17 UTC

Cuando estaba en España, tenía que comprar muchas cosas. Para escuela, compré mochila, camisas, pantalones, collar, aretes, anillo, y pulsera. Ahorré dinero para comprar computadora. ¡Muy cara! Fui al centro comercial, tuvieron gangas y descuentos. Tuve que ir el supermercado por bolígrafos, lápices, carpetas, cuadernos, calculadora, y libros. En el verano, compré zapatos nuevos, eran sandalias. Yo también compre pantalones cortos y camisas porque estaba calor. En el invierno compré suéteres, pantalones y botas porque estaba frío.

La Comunidad

burtonkz — 2019-05-13 01:23:33 UTC

La comunidad era muy buena en España. La gente en España son simpática. Es un lugar turístico. Turistas en España ir muchos el lugares: el consultorio, la iglesia, el salón de belleza, y el hospital. La piscina era mi favorita. En España, observo mucho. Miro la naturaleza y observo las flores, los insectos, y animales. Mi favorita cosas a observo son la catarata y el paisaje. El ambiente tiene buen tiempo. Estaba muy triste por dejar España, es bonita.

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burtonkz — 2019-05-13 01:56:06 UTC

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Audio --

burtonkz — 2019-05-13 01:58:37 UTC

Record yourself speaking in Spanish (at least three paragraphs) about how your school, apartment, family, hobbies, food, shopping experiences, and community in Spain compared to those in the United States. (**Please note that this is NOT the same as what you wrote in the previous bullet, but a different prompt with a different response, which is verbal.**)

Wow :)

aprildebord — 2019-05-14 04:49:53 UTC

Love this so much! You are so so so amazing :) you have grown and your Spanish is out of this world :) I am so impressed with your motivation your heart and your skillzzzz :) hehe! You better keep studying Spanish because you have a solid foundation and it´s only going to get better from here :) so proud of you Kyleigh I am so blessed to be your teacher :) great work and I hope you get to study in Spain one day :)