Spanish 1 is an introduction to the basic structures of the language including basic greetings and the exchange of personal information. The method used for instruction in Spanish 1 is called TPRS, which stands for Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling. This method differs very much from a traditional textbook approach to learning a second language. With TPRS, students learn Spanish very much in the same way that they learn their first language. Initially, vocabulary and phrases are taught by putting the language in a physical context, in which students can understand the Spanish, by imitating and performing physical actions while they hear and say the words. Later, students and teacher create, listen to, act out, read and write stories using the Spanish that has been learned in class. Grammar will be taught as it relates to the situations and learning that occur in this process. Because of the nature of the linguistic instructional mode of the class, high expectations are placed on the student to listen and stay engaged with the lessons. A final exam uses reading, writing, and speaking skills to assess comprehension and linguistic ability