¡Vamos! Beginner "A" Homeschool Package
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Breaking the Spanish Barrier ¡Vamos! Beginner “A” is a structured, year-long course combining print and digital materials, designed for students seeking elective credit. Students complete work in the print textbook and online; the included tests and quizzes are used for evaluation.
All you need for a year’s worth of Spanish curriculum:
- Vamos Beginner “A” Student Edition book (hardcopy)
- Vamos Beginner “A” Online Access (12 months). Can be activated whenever you are ready to begin — today, tomorrow, or sometime in the future!
- Answer Key Booklet (hardcopy)
- Spanish Oasis pocket dictionary (hardcopy)
- Test Program (hardcopy)
- Vocabulary Quizzes (hardcopy)
- Pacing Guide (hardcopy) including a suggested calendar, grading rubric, and other helpful suggestions
For Parents:
Parents do not need to speak Spanish to use this program. Students work through the online activities independently, receiving instant, targeted feedback — no grading required. Parents can create their own linked account to monitor their student’s progress online. Chapter tests and vocabulary quizzes, included in the package, can be graded easily using the provided answer key and rubric.
Overview:
Designed for total beginners who are ready to immerse themselves into the beautiful language of Spanish, ¡Vamos! Beginner “A” presents essential vocabulary, key grammar, and important cultural information from many Spanish-speaking countries. It is the perfect starting point for middle school or introductory high school students.
The STEPS Section:
Students begin their journey with an engaging foundational section covering ten essential building blocks — greetings, family, telling time, numbers, weather, days of the week, home and school vocabulary, and more — that help students begin speaking immediately. Students build confidence from day one!
Core Content Covered:
After the STEPS section, students work through chapters that are thematically organized. Each chapter features a region of the Spanish-speaking world.
Each chapter includes:
- A visually designed cultural map of a part of the Spanish-speaking world
- Vocabulary with interactive flashcards for fun and easy practice
- Clear presentation and explanation of grammar topics with plenty of practice
- Practice activities online with correction feedback and the ability to repeat practice as needed
Key Grammar Topics covered:
- Present and preterite (past) tenses
- Subject pronouns
- Object pronouns
- Adjectives
- Ser and Estar verbs
- Prepositions and conjunctions
¿Recuerdas?
A section in the middle of each chapter called ¿Recuerdas? focuses on concepts presented in earlier chapters, so that students can review prior material as they learn new ideas.
Cultural Content:
Up-to-date cultural information from countries such as Mexico, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador is offered at the beginning of each chapter. Through immersive articles, videos, and literary selections, students encounter a variety of Spanish accents from across the Spanish-speaking world.
Online Access enhances learning with:
- Audio recordings of native speakers for listening practice
- Instructional videos that explain key grammar concepts
- Twelve unique interactive exercise formats (including fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, sentence building, translations, matching, and more) to keep practice varied and engaging
- Cultural articles featuring notable people and landmarks from Spanish-speaking countries
- Instant, corrective feedback for every exercise
- Responsive flashcards with audio to reinforce vocabulary
- Oral questions and video instructional capsules
Online Access covers the same content as the print textbook, with audio recordings, videos, and interactive exercises — supporting a range of learning styles.
Ready to begin?
ISBN: 978-1-955306-47-8
Why Breaking the Barrier?
Breaking the Barrier has offered language curriculum since 1997 — the books are written by experienced classroom teachers with a time-tested methodology.
Unlike programs focused on vocabulary memorization, students practice the target language across all four skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — through a combination of a structured print textbook and a rich Online Access component with audio, video, interactive exercises, and cultural content from the Spanish and French speaking worlds.
This is a full-year, structured course designed for students seeking elective credit.
Do I need to speak French/Spanish as the parent/teacher?
No. The program is fully self-directed — students follow the online activities independently and receive instant, targeted feedback without any teacher input. Parents can assist by offering encouragement and grading the chapter tests using the provided rubric.
What do I need for a second student?
Each additional student needs one extra Student Edition book with Online Access. The Answer Key, Test Program, Vocabulary Quizzes, and Pacing Guide included in the Homeschool Package can be reused across multiple students.
Can I renew Online Access?
Yes. Online Access is valid for 12 months from the date of activation (not purchase). Before your subscription ends, you can renew for an additional full year for $40.