This is an accelerated course is for beginners with little or no knowledge of Spanish. Students learn the fundamentals of the Spanish language through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. They acquire a wide range of elementary communicative competencies, such as present, past, and future tenses, expressing likes and dislikes, describing things, and asking questions. They practice by conversing and writing about school and leisure activities, time, weather, and shopping. They learn about Spanish and Latin American cultures while developing their communicative skills.