AP Spanish Language

AP Spanish Language is conducted entirely in Spanish and is considered college level. It will prepare students to be successful on the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam in May.

Prerequisite

Final year average of an A or B in Honors Spanish III

Special Purchases

Access to TEMAS 2020 online text and workbooks. (Approximately $100); possible additional cost for workbook (Approximately $50)

Homework Estimate

One hour per class; additional time for AP testing preparation; some written assignments and presentations may require more than the one hour per class average.

Major Concepts Covered

Thematic based course of study: family and community; science and technology; beauty and aesthetics; contemporary life; global challenges; personal and public identities.

Advanced level grammar review; development of speaking, reading, writing, and listening to authentic Spanish language resources; vocabulary acquisition; cultural comparisons; writing emails; writing essays; strategies for managing print and audio texts and recording interpersonal communication.

Insider Information

This class is conducted entirely in Spanish which means that initially it will be a challenge but will be so rewarding as we build on student’s proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Class time use of Spanish is of vital importance. Students should plan to also watch or listen to Spanish programming outside of class in order to achieve a higher score on the exam. Students must be willing to “play” with the language and not be worried about being perfect. Students in the course will work hard, but the topics they get to discuss are interesting, relevant, and even fun.

Students need to be speaking, writing, reading, and listening to authentic Spanish daily outside of school, not just in class.