A story-based Spanish curriculum for
high schools, homeschoolers, and
self-teachers.
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I want to invite you into the lives of Adriana, Bruno and Carla.
Starting with the basics of reading, you will venture into Spanish through story. You will discover how to conjugate verbs in Spanish while reading about historical figures and cultural holidays. You will learn how nouns, pronouns and adjectives work together as you follow Adriana, Bruno and Carla through difficulties and adventures.
Ultimately, you will grow in your understanding of the Spanish language by being immersed in story.
The course is broken into 36 lessons. Each lesson starts with a story from one of our three characters and serves as the foundation for the rest of the lesson. Accompanying audio is provided through the online resource page, which allows you to engage with the story through listening and reading aloud.
New vocabulary is introduced with each story and by the end of the course, you will have learned over 700 words. Audio vocabulary lists are provided so that you can hear the correct pronunciation of each word.
Grammar is taught incrementally, accompanied by activities to reinforce what you’re learning. As you near the end of the course, you will be given a few writing assignments, the largest of which is an in-person interview with a Spanish-speaking person.
Whether you’re a homeschool parent wanting to give your child a jump-start on their second (or third or fourth?) language, a high school teacher wanting to make Spanish class more engaging, or just a self-motivated person aspiring to learn Spanish, I want to extend a warm welcome to you!
Hello, my name is Ian Miller!
When I was eleven, my parents moved to Mexico to help start an orphanage in Sinaloa, Mexico. I learned Spanish playing soccer on the streets, biking the neighborhood doing family errands, and helping out at the orphanage. In my teenage years, I started teaching Spanish and grew in my love for this beautiful language. I love finding ways to make complex concepts simple to understand and Spanish verb tenses are one of my favorites! I currently live in Elmhurst, New York with my wife and two daughters.
Meet the Characters
Adriana Castro's story begins in Ecuador, in the small pueblo of Marcabelí a few hours away from the bustling port city of Machala. Growing up in this environment instilled in Adriana a deep appreciation for hard work and a hunger for knowledge. It was her teacher Liliana that made all the difference. Recognizing Adriana’s potential, she invited Adriana to move to the city where she could receive the best education that Ecuador had to offer. Choosing between education and remaining with her parents in her dear town of Marcabeli was a heart-breaking decision, but with her parents’ encouragement, Adriana made the big decision to pursue her educational dreams. Her dreams of completing her education were shattered by a tragic accident that changed everything. She would eventually find herself returning to her birthplace, New York City, looking for employment to help pay off family debts.
Bruno Cruz grew up in the prosperous city of Monterrey, Mexico in an upper-middle-class family. His parents made sure he attended the best schools in the city and showed a deep interest in his personal growth and success in every area of life. His parents encouraged him in his education and used every resource they had to help him be successful in life. After graduating from high school, he finds himself on a plane to New York City to pursue a career in medicine. But the unknowns and being so far away from home leave him feeling lonely. Will he find friends in this new chapter in life?
Carla Diaz grew up in Bogotá, Colombia, one of Latin America's largest urban centers. As the only child of a single mother, Carla learned the survival skills of hard work and tireless persistence. They lived in Fontibón, a neighborhood where crime and violence were commonplace. But there was also something magical about Fontibón, bordering the sprawling El Dorado International Airport with one of the busiest airspaces in Latin America. Carla's determination and bright mind set her apart from her classmates. Through a series of seeming coincidences, Carla found herself closer to her dream of being a pilot than she ever imagined possible. She was on her way to New York City where she would be studying aviation at a renowned flight school. This was a turning point that would change her life forever.
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