Building on Spanish I concepts, our Spanish 2 course students learn to communicate more confidently about themselves, as well as about topics beyond their own lives – both in formal and informal situations. Each lesson presents vocabulary, grammar, and culture in context, followed by explanations and exercises. Students expand their vocabulary in topics such as school subjects, telling time, requesting food, discussing activities, and expressing feelings. Instruction in language structure and grammar includes a review of present-tense verb forms, an introduction to the past and future tenses. Students deepen their knowledge of Spanish-speaking regions and cultures by learning about history, literature, culture, and contemporary issues.