Hispanic Heritage

Hispanic Heritage and Spanish Language Series - all in one place!

September 15 - October 15

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to promote the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic-Americans.

Several Latin American independence days are celebrated during this time, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile. However, the celebration originated in September 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an executive order for the creation of Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, the observance was extended to a month by President Ronald Reagan. 

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First Step en Español 104: Going to the Doctor

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Learn more about using Spanish to speak about parts of the body at the doctor. Vocabulary used in this episode: The Body / El cuerpo mouth / la boca nose / la nariz head / la cabeza face / la cara ear...
First Step en Español 101: Hola

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An introduction to speaking Spanish focusing on greetings and introductions to various people and family members. Vocabulary used in this episode: Good Morning / Buenos Dias Hello / Hola Good Bye /...
First Step en Español 109: Celebrating Holidays

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Using Spanish to speak about holidays and celebrations. Vocabulary used in this episode: Monday / el lunes Tuesday / el martes Wednesday / el miércoles Thursday / el jueves Friday / el viernes...