What do you need to know about the Destinos course?
Destinos teaches speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in Spanish. This telenovela, or Spanish soap opera, immerses students in everyday situations with native speakers and introduces the cultures, accents, and dialects of Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Puerto Rico.
What kind of Spanish is spoken in Destinos?
Remember, there are three kinds of Spanish spoken in Destinos: 1. Conversational Spanish, which you are not expected to understand at the beginning; it is expected that if you are truly paying attention you will get a vague idea of what is being said due to the context. 2 Spanish spoken by the narrator.
Who is the designer of the Destinos telecourse?
Born in Spain, Augusto Benedico emigrated to Mexico after the Spanish Civil War. In Mexico he had a long career in film and television. He passed away in January 1992, at the age of 82. Designer of the Destinos telecourse, Bill Van Patten is a Professor in Second Language Acquisition at Texas Tech University.
Where can I watch all episodes of Destinos?
In the Watch section of the Destinos website, you can view the entire 52-episode Destinos series. With each 30-minute episode, you are drawn deeper into the mystery of Don Fernando’s past, while hearing and learning new and increasingly challenging vocabulary and grammar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMlxpVDtq2I
Who are the sleazy characters in Destinos?
Sleazy characters: Luis is supposed to be greasy. Jorge is even worse. But Arturo – a sugar daddy? He’s trying to show Raquel his affection in the only way he knows how.
How many episodes of Destinos are there in Spanish?
The programs are closed captioned in Spanish and can be used as a teaching and literacy resource. The series is also appropriate for teacher professional development. In the Watch section of the Destinos website, you can view the entire 52-episode Destinos series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P86II_bCUDs