Introduction: Note from the author; how to use this guidebook; great news! -- Before you begin: Pronunciation; key expressions; numbers; questions; pronouns; verbs to be, to have, and others -- At school: Vocabulary; use of where and when; days of the week; months of the year; occupations; adjectives; personal information; -ar, -er, -ir verbs -- Younger students: Vocabulary; verbs; health care; weather; conjugation of main verbs; orders -- Older students: Class-related vocabulary; measurements; race and nationality; activities; negative commands -- Discipline: School rules; grades; consequences; home phone calls; cafeteria; food; clothing; past tense -- Counselors: Attendance; personal problems; feelings; sensitive issues; disabilities; encouragement; family conference; relatives -- Administrators: Evaluation; testing; orders; serious problems; natural disasters; calls for help; crime; drug abuse; talking to the public; politics; past participle -- Support staff: Office assistance; school nurse and treatment; maintenance; gardening; around town; signs; kitchen; security.
Summary:
This book provides Spanish vocabulary and phrases that educators need to communicate with Spanish-speaking students. Approaching language details informally and with a minimum of classroom-style presentation, author and educator Harvey offers practical instruction in the basics of conversational Spanish for teachers, counselors, administrators, and other employees at schools where Spanish is the first language of many students. Two opening chapters present fundamentals of Spanish speech and word order, and familiarize readers with often-used words and phrases that relate directly to school situations. The two following chapters pertain to Spanish that is most useful for communicating with younger students (pre-school through elementary grades) and older students (middle and high school grades). Remaining chapters offer help for counseling in Spanish in issues relating to health care, career guidance, college assistance, educational administration, special-needs, and extracurricular activities. A Spanish-English and English-Spanish glossary is also provided to help educators find the right word or phrase for a variety of situations.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.