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Cierto o falso (true or false): In Spanish-speaking countries, besitos (kisses on the cheek), are often given between those who know each other well or between family members and often have nothing to do with romance. 

Cierto o falso (true or false): The words mosquito, plaza, patio, and tornado come from Latin, which is why the words are shared between English and Spanish.  

Listen to the following audio clip about international students in the university. Answer the following. Listen to the audio clip a maximum of 2 times.  At the end of the audio, what is the narrator doing?

Cierto o falso (true or false): The titles of don and doña are derived from Donald and Donalda, and are used only between good friends.  

Using the verb tener to describe the following individuals, please provide at least one physical trait for each individual. Example: Juan tiene los ojos azules.   Name: José Image Credits image credits pending

Prompt: Watch the video to hear your speaking partner’s part of the conversation. Then, record your response! Instructions: Respond to the questions and tell her what your job is as well as some of the specific things you do! 

All assignments can be accessed through the Blackboard course site, which will take you to McGraw-Hill Connect assignments by clicking on the appropriate links.

There is a group project that must be completed as part of this course.

How many exams will be given during the semester (NOT counting the final exam)?

This course is laid out on a monthly schedule. This means that you will have one month to complete all of the assignments in each of the 4 units of this course.