Check the program for the Spanish course for Tango dancers
| Program | Topic | Objectives | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Introduction to Spanish and Tango | Topic | Objectives | Activities |
| 1 | Course Presentation and Introduction | – Get to know students and their expectations – Introduce oneself – Present the program and course objectives – Discuss students’ expectations | 1. Greetings and Personal Introductions – Learn to greet and introduce oneself in Spanish – Practice greetings and introductions in pairs – Exchange basic personal information – Conduct conversation exercises and dialogues |
| 2 | Spanish Alphabet. Pronunciation Rules. Tango-Related Vocabulary | – Learn the letters and pronunciation of Rioplatense Spanish – Incorporate tango-related words and expressions – Review tango vocabulary through association activities – Identify different tango styles – Listen to and discuss tango songs | 2. Grammar: Regular Verbs in Present Indicative – Learn the conjugation of regular verbs – Perform verb conjugation exercises – Practice sentence formation in the present tense – Create dialogues using regular verbs in the present |
| Part 2: Tango Expressions and Culture | Topic | Objectives | Activities |
| 3 | Common Expressions in Tango: Social Encounters at Milongas | – Learn typical tango expressions – Study and practice tango phrases and expressions – Understand their meaning and usage – Conduct roleplay activities and tango social scenarios | 3. Reflexive Verbs in Present Indicative in the Context of Tango – Learn the structure and use of reflexive verbs – Practice dialogues using reflexive verbs – Use reflexive verbs in tango contexts – Create stories and situations with reflexive verbs |
| 4 | Tango and Its History | – Learn the history and origin of tango – Research and present on the history of tango – Familiarize with the great tango maestros – Watch videos of performances by famous tango dancers | 4. Grammar: Basic Questions and Answers About Themselves, Their Relationship with Tango, and Family – Learn to ask and answer simple questions – Practice questions and answers in tango situations – Use questions to obtain information – Conduct conversation exercises with basic questions |
| Part 3: Tango and Daily Life | Topic | Objectives | Activities |
| 5 | Vocabulary: Parts of the Body | – Learn vocabulary related to parts of the body – Perform word and body part association exercises – Describe movements and postures in tango – Practice dialogues and descriptions using the vocabulary | 5. Names of Tango Figures and Steps – Learn the names of tango figures and steps – Study the names of tango figures and steps – Recognize and practice figures as a couple – Practice tango figures in pairs |
| 6 | Tango and Daily Life | – Learn vocabulary related to everyday Rioplatense life – Practice dialogues about everyday situations in tango – Describe daily activities related to tango – Create situations and dialogues using the vocabulary | 6. Grammar: Expressing Likes and Preferences – Learn to express preferences and likes – Conduct conversation exercises about likes and preferences – Use preference expressions in tango – Create debates and discussions about preferences in the tango context |
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