For New Students
Dear Parents: This is a guide for your children if they are new to Spanish. I will work with them in class on pronounciation. Evaluations will be based on their abilities.
How to pronounce the vowels in Spanish?
Vowels:
The Spanish "a" is pronounced like the "a" in the word "father."
The Spanish "e" is most often pronounced like the "a" in
the word "date," except that it is shorter and crisper.
The Spanish "i" is pronounced like the "ee" in the word
"see," except that the sound is shorter.
The Spanish "o" is pronounced like the "o" in the word "no,"
except that the sound is shorter.
The Spanish u is pronounced like the "ue" in the word "due,"
except that the sound is shorter.
How to pronounce the consonants in Spanish?
The sound would be the same but don't forget to include “CH”,“Ñ”,
"RR" and "LL"
Vocabulario # Uno - Vocabulary # 01
Colores - Colors
Rojo – Red
Azul – Blue
Verde – Green
Amarillo – Yellow
Gris – Gray
Rosado – Pink
Blanco – White
Negro – Black
Naranja – Orange
Marron – Brown
Frutas – Fruits
Plátano – Banana
Manzana – Apple
Pera – Pear
Melocotón – Peach
Naranja – Orange
Fresa – Straberry
Uva - Grape
Verduras - Vegetables
Tomate – Tomatoe
Zanahoria - Carrot
Lechuga - Lettuce
Papa - Potatoe
Apio - Celery
Espinaca - Spinach
Cebolla - Onion
Ajo - Garlic
Limón - Lime
Saludos - Greetings
Buenos dias – Good morning
Buenas tardes – Good Afternoon
Buenas noches – Good Night
Hola – Hello
Cómo te llamas? – What’s your name?
Mi nombre es …. – My name is ……
Cómo estás? – How are you?
Estoy bien – I’m fine
Por Favor – Please
Gracias – Thank You
No hay de que – You’re welcomed