Whether you are new to learning Spanish or have studied Spanish in the past, Castilian Spanish has unique expressions, vocabulary and other nuances that make it different from traditional Spanish spoken in Latin America and the United States.
This Castilian Spanish course will teach you what you need to know so you are confident and ready for your trip to Spain, to interact with native speakers from Spain or simply to learn the differences between Spanish from Spain and the rest of the world.
Understand the differences of Castilian Spanish as compared with Spanish spoken in the rest of the world
Know how to communicate effectively and be understood while traveling in Spain or interacting with native Spanish speakers
Learn unique vocabulary, expressions, verb conjugations and slang from Spain and how and when to use them, as well as variations in accent and pronunciation of Castilian Spanish
Self-paced online Spanish course that includes video presentations, audios, quizzes, digital downloads and more, so you can learn effectively and reinforce your learning along the way
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$59.00
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Overview
Castellano vs. Español
A Brief History
Arabic Influence
Exporting Castilian to the World
Summary
Digital Download: Arabic Influences in the Spanish Language
FREE PREVIEWQuiz: What is Castilian Spanish
Overview
Formal vs. Informal
Tú vs. Usted
Ustedes vs. Vosotros
Summary
Quiz: Subjects and Verb Conjugations
Overview
Ceceo: The Spanish 'lisp'
Pronouncing 'll' and 'y'
Dropping Final Sounds
Summary
Quiz: Variations in Accent and Pronunciation
Overview
Food
Transportation
Other Objects and Accessories
Nahuatl Influenced Vocabulary and the Castilian Equivalency
Summary
Quiz: Vocabulary Differences
Overview
Expressions and Slang - Part 1
Expressions and Slang - Part 2
Expressions and Slang - Part 3
Summary
Audio: Expressions and Slang
FREE PREVIEWQuiz: Castilian Expressions and Slang
FREE PREVIEWOverview
Catalan
Basque
Galician
Other Dialects of Spain
Summary
Digital Download: Common Expressions -The Other Languages of Spain
Quiz: The Languages in Spain
Summary
Resources: Authentic Materials
What did you think?
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I really enjoyed learning about Castilian Spanish. I thought the content was fun, engaging and easy to digest. My favorite part was hearing authentic Spanish...
Read MoreI really enjoyed learning about Castilian Spanish. I thought the content was fun, engaging and easy to digest. My favorite part was hearing authentic Spanish from Spain expressions and slang.
Read LessThis online Spanish course is different. Lessons have lots of examples and simple explanations. Audios and videos with colorful pictures make the course ente...
Read MoreThis online Spanish course is different. Lessons have lots of examples and simple explanations. Audios and videos with colorful pictures make the course entertaining. I have taken lots of Spanish courses over the years. They can get into nitty gritty details that can be confusing and have little practical use in day-to-day Spanish. This is not your typical Spanish course. Worth it!
Read LessThis online course was really interesting to me. I studied Spanish in the US and I did not really know much about Castilian Spanish beyond the fact that it w...
Read MoreThis online course was really interesting to me. I studied Spanish in the US and I did not really know much about Castilian Spanish beyond the fact that it was spoken in Spain. I had no idea Spanish from Spain could be so different! The course was very informative, well structured and with practical examples. Satisfied.
Read LessI thoroughly enjoyed The Castilian Factor course. I was especially interested in the historical background, and learned about the diverse cultures of each Sp...
Read MoreI thoroughly enjoyed The Castilian Factor course. I was especially interested in the historical background, and learned about the diverse cultures of each Spanish region. I had no idea there were so many different dialects! I discovered each region contributes to the Castilian dialect. There are fun quizzes, and helpful resources offered along the way throughout the course. Being a beginner Spanish learner, I acquired a great deal of useful and practical information I can use on my travels to Spain. I appreciated the printable worksheets, and would like to see more added along the way. I would highly recommend this course! Catherine
Read LessLauren is a Spanish language professional that specializes in teaching, translation and bilingualism.
A native from Southern California, Lauren graduated from San Diego State University (SDSU) with a Master’s Degree in Spanish and a BA in International Business specializing in Western Europe with a minor in German. Lauren also holds a Professional Certificate in Translation and Interpretation (English/Spanish) from the University of California San Diego (UCSD).
Lauren lived in Spain and married a Spaniard in 2010. She now lives in Southern California with her husband, two daughters and her German Shepherd.
Over her nearly 15 years of teaching experience, Lauren has been able to devise unique teaching methods and approaches to help students learn practical Spanish in a simple and intuitive way, enabling them to have the tools necessary to navigate effectively the ‘real’ world of communication in Spanish.
Through Down to Earth Spanish, Lauren now wants to help you take your Spanish to the next level. Are you ready?
Begin your Spanish learning journey with this introduction to Spanish online course. From greetings and introductions, to basic grammar, essential vocabulary and more!
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