Learning Guide (A2) Adult Students

A sample learning guide for an A2 (beginner) adult student

Alright, my fellow language enthusiasts, let’s talk about why a 12-week language learning plan is a downright brilliant idea! Think of it as your very own linguistic adventure, with a clear roadmap and a pot of gold at the end – fluency!

Why 12 weeks? Well, it’s like Goldilocks and the Three Bears – not too long, not too short, but just right! You see, in 12 weeks, you can dive headfirst into the language pool without feeling overwhelmed. It’s long enough to make some serious progress but short enough to keep you from going bonkers. This time frame gives you a concrete goal to aim for, which is like strapping a rocket to your motivation. No more aimless wandering through verb conjugations and vocabulary lists. You’ve got a target, and you’re gonna hit it!

Week by week, you’ll cover all the juicy language bits – grammar, vocab, pronunciation, and even a sprinkling of culture. It’s like building a language paella, layer by layer, and boy, is it gonna taste good when it’s done! But here’s the real beauty of a 12-week plan – it turns you into a language ninja. You’ll establish a routine, discipline yourself, and commit to regular practice.

It’s like a language boot camp, but with fewer push-ups and more verb conjugations. And when those 12 weeks are up, my friends, you won’t just be ordering coffee in your target language. Oh no, you’ll be holding real conversations, cracking jokes, and maybe even flirting a little. It’s a solid foundation for your ongoing language love affair. So, there you have it – 12 weeks of linguistic awesomeness. Get ready to unleash your inner polyglot and conquer that language like a boss!

Picture this: you’ll be chit-chatting away, nailing those introductions, spilling the beans on your preferences, dishing out past stories, and even plotting your future Spanish escapades. A2 level? More like A-plus in awesome Spanish banter!

Week 1-2: Introduction and Basics

Goal: introductions, basic greetings, self-introduction, and essential vocabulary.
Timetable: 30 minutes daily, 5 days a week.

Tasks and Exercises:

Learn greetings and introductions
- Exercise: Create flashcards with Spanish greetings on one side and English translations on the other. Review and practice them daily.
Practice introducing yourself in Spanish.
- Exercise: Record a short audio introducing yourself in Spanish. Focus on pronunciation and accuracy.
Vocabulary building: numbers, days of the week, months, and common phrases.
- Exercise: Label objects around your home with their Spanish names. Practice saying them aloud when you see them.
Listen to and repeat audio clips for pronunciation practice.
- Exercise: Listen to Spanish audio clips and repeat after them. Use language learning apps for interactive pronunciation exercises.

Week 3-4: Everyday Conversations

Goal: Build conversational skills for everyday situations.
Timetable: 30 minutes daily, 5 days a week.

Tasks and Exercises:

Role-play common situations: ordering food, asking for directions, etc.
- Exercise: Practice ordering food, asking for directions, and making small talk in simulated scenarios with a language partner or a mirror.
Practice short dialogues with a partner or using language learning apps.
- Exercise: Use language learning apps to engage in dialogues, focusing on responding naturally and maintaining a conversation.
Expand vocabulary related to food, shopping, and travel.
- Exercise: Create a shopping list in Spanish for common items. Practice using these words in sentences.
Listen to and watch short videos in Spanish to improve comprehension.
- Exercise: Listen to short Spanish audio clips or podcasts related to everyday situations. Summarize what you heard.

Week 5-6: Grammar and Verb Conjugation

Goal: Understand basic verb conjugation and sentence structure.
Timetable: 30 minutes daily, 5 days a week.

Tasks and Exercises:

Study regular verb conjugation (-ar, -er, -ir) in present tense.
- Exercise: Choose a regular verb and create conjugation charts for all pronouns (yo, tú, él/ella, nosotros/nosotras, vosotros/vosotras, ellos/ellas). Practice saying sentences using these conjugations.
Practice using verbs in sentences.
- Exercise: Write sentences using the verbs you’ve learned in different contexts. For example, “Yo como pizza los viernes.”
Learn essential irregular verbs (ser, estar, tener, ir).
- Exercise: Focus on one irregular verb (e.g., ser) each day. Create sentences showcasing its different forms.
Complete exercises from textbooks or online resources on verb conjugation.
- Exercise: Complete online quizzes on regular and irregular verb conjugation to reinforce your understanding.

Week 7-8: Descriptions and Hobbies

Goal: Express preferences, describe people, and talk about hobbies.
Timetable: 30 minutes daily, 5 days a week.

Tasks and Exercises:

Learn vocabulary for describing people and hobbies.
- Exercise: Describe family members and friends using appearance, personality traits, and professions. Practice both speaking and writing.
Practice describing family members, friends, and interests.
- Exercise: Create flashcards with vocabulary related to hobbies. Make sentences about what you and others enjoy doing.
Engage in conversations about hobbies and interests.
- Exercise: Engage in role-playing conversations discussing hobbies and interests with a partner.
Write short paragraphs about your own hobbies and preferences.
- Exercise: Write short paragraphs about your favorite hobbies, explaining why you enjoy them.

Week 9-10: Past and Future

Goal: Introduce past and future tenses.
Timetable: 30 minutes daily, 5 days a week.

Tasks and Exercises:

Study past tense (-ar, -er, -ir) and practice narrating simple past events.
- Exercise: Write short stories about a past event, using past tense verbs (-ar, -er, -ir).
Learn future tense and express plans and intentions.
- Exercise: Create a list of things you plan to do in the next week. Write sentences using future tense verbs.
Write about a memorable past experience and upcoming plans.
- Exercise: Have a conversation with a partner where you discuss a memorable past event and future plans using appropriate tenses.
Engage in conversations using past and future tenses.
- Exercise: Watch short videos in Spanish and narrate what happened in the past or predict what will happen next.

Week 11-12: Review and Conversational Practice

Goal: Review all learned material and enhance conversational skills.
Timetable: 30 minutes daily, 5 days a week.

Tasks and Exercises:

Revise vocabulary, verb conjugations, and tenses.
- Exercise: Review all vocabulary and grammar covered so far through flashcards, quizzes, and practice sentences.
Practice speaking with native speakers or language exchange partners.
- Exercise: Engage in conversations on various topics with native speakers or language exchange partners.
Engage in mock conversations covering various topics.
- Exercise: Create dialogue scripts covering different scenarios. Practice these conversations, focusing on natural flow and correct usage.
Listen to podcasts or watch shows in Spanish for immersion.
- Exercise: Listen to Spanish podcasts, watch TV shows or movies, and try to comprehend and respond to what you hear.