Spanish is one of the world’s most romantic languages.

It is the official language of 19 countries

It is one of the six official languages spoken in the United Nations

30% of the American population speaks Spanish

27% of the people in New York City are Hispanic

Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world

More Job opportunities

Ease of communication

Involvement in different reunions

World travel would be made easier

el café: the coffee

el hotel: the hotel

el aeropuerto: the airport

el gimnasio: the gym

el carro: the carel restaurante: the restaurant

Many English words are derived from Latin origin.

By learning Spanish, difficult vocabulary words are easier to break down.

Learning Spanish can also lead to a future in French, Italian, Portugues, etc.

Let’s begin to learn Spanish

Music is frequently used in Spanish class. It helps develop listening skills, promotes proper speaking habits, and exposes you to different kinds of cultures.

Music La Cueca - The national dance of Bolivia & Chile Cumbia - The traditional dance from Colombia Flamenco - The traditional Spanish fold dance which

originated in Spain Jarabe Tapaleo - The official Mexican Dance Mambo - Originated in Cuba Tango - Originated in Argentina Merengue - The traditional dance of the Dominican

Republic Salsa - A mix of different spanish countries, such as Cuba,

Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

Spanish exposes you to different dances from exotic countries.

In Spanish, songs like these are heard:

Food and the Culture it BringsWe can learn

about different cultures by observing the foods they eat.

In Spanish classes, many students enjoy bringing in festive dishes from other countries to class.

Spanish Cuisine

Flan FricasseeMashed Plantaiins (Mangu)

PastelistosRice & Beans Quesadilla

List of Spanish Classes Offered at Fieldstone Secondary School

Course Level

Description Subsequent Placement

IA 8th grade students first year of Foreign Language

Level I B/R 9th gradeLevel 2A -9th grade

Spanish I N/S

8th grade students in Native Speaker Level 2 N/S

I B/R 9th grade students in second year of language

Level 2-10th grade

2 9th grade students who passed the proficiency exam (usually students from I X)

Level 3A –10th grade

2N/S 9th grade Native Speakers

3 N/S 10th grade

1R 9th grade students who have never taken a Foreign Language

Level 2 10th grade

1C 9th grade students who failed level IA with very low scoresThis is a terminal courses designed for students to meet state requirements.

**1R in 10th grade (If students want to continue)

What’s the best way to make sure Spanish remains entertaining and enlightening?

I WANT YOU TO TAKE SPANISH!!!

The Spanish 5 Class would like to thank you for your time and your

participation. We hope you do choose

to make the world better by learning another language.

Presentation Provided By:

Alibel Bello

Gabriella Brigandi

Michelle Connolly

Fabiola Delgado

Alexa Fox

Alisha Lopez

Alex Nestle

Cielo Ramirez

Franchesca Sanchez

Veronica Tavarez

Okeli Tuke

Julio Veras

Special Thanks To

Our Beloved Teacher

Mrs. Reina Martinez

World Languages Coordinator