SPA 1003

BEGINNERS SPANISH
SESIÓN INTRODUCTORIA
REASONS FOR STUDYING
SPANISH
 Learning Spanish is fun.
 Learning Spanish will allow you to better
appreciate Hispanic cultural contributions.
 Knowing how to speak Spanish will enable
you to help others.
 Knowing Spanish will completely transform
your travel experience.
 For many, learning Spanish is rapidly
becoming a business necessity.
 Learning Spanish is actually a medical
device!
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SPANISH
LANGUAGE
 Spanish originated in the Iberian Peninsula as a
dialect of spoken Latin.

 It evolved from Spoken Latin which was the

spoken language of the Roman Empire and has
been around for over 1500 years.

 Spanish is a Romance Language.

 The Spanish language according to linguists and

historians was officially developed in the 5 th
century.
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LANGUAGE CONT’D
 Besides Latin, Spanish is influenced by
Arabic, Greek and some of the languages of
the native cultures.

 Today, Spanish is the world’s second-most

spoken native language.
THE HISPANIC PEOPLE AND
THEIR CULTURE
Characteristics of
Hispanics.
 Hispanics place great
importance on family.

 Hispanics are generally

open and friendly
people.

 Religion is essential for

Hispanics.
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CULTURE CONT’D
 They love to
celebrate and have
parties.

 Hispanics love to
dress especially with
bright colours.

 They are a lively

group of people
THE HISPANIC PEOPLE AND THEIR
CULTURE CONT’D
 They value tradition.
 THE HISPANIC PEOPLE AND THEIR
CULTURE CONT’D
Common holidays celebrated by Hispanics.

1. Día de los Reyes Magos ( January 5-6)

2. La Semana Santa (April)
3. Cinco de Mayo (May 5, Mexico)
4. La Tomatina (Last Wednesday in August,
Spain)
5. Día de Muertos ( November 2)
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THEIR CULTURE CONT’D
COMMON HISPANIC FOODS

Enchilada de Pollo Chicken Fajita

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THEIR CULTURE CONT’D
COMMON HISPANIC FOODS

Paella Ropa Vieja

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THEIR CULTURE CONT’D
COMMON HISPANIC FOODS

Grilled Corn Stuffed Peppers

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THEIR CULTURE CONT’D
COMMON HISPANIC FOODS

Tacos