Both 1st grade and 2nd Grade DLP students are now spending a few weeks exploring some of the Spanish language together.  Many students know a few words in this language, and a few Spanish-fluent children now have the chance to share their language with their classmates.  It’s a great opportunity for all of these classes to discover a different language together, perhaps finding new nuances, comparing it to the French and English languages, and maybe having the experience for the first time of learning new words in an unfamiliar language, for students who have been raised bilingually at home.

First, we looked at some flags of countries where many people speak Spanish, French, and English.  We discussed that these languages are spoken by many people around the world beyond these countries.  We also noticed some of the similarities and differences of some of the flags.

We have also been singing a song that helps us to practice some simple Spanish greetings.  Here’s a YouTube video that helps you to review the meaning of the song.  The lyrics are found below.  Do you recognize the melody of the song?

Buenos días

By José-Luis Orozco

 

¡Buenos días, buenos días!

¿Cómo estás, cómo estás?

Muy bien, gracias.  

Muy bien, gracias.

¿Y usted, y usted?

 

Buenas tardes, buenas tardes … 

 

Buenas noches, buenas noches …