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feat(Curriculum):add Certification Introduction- 4 articles (#62424)
Co-authored-by: Rafael Hernandez <mac@Rafaels-MacBook-Pro.local> Co-authored-by: Nielda Karla <90112119+nieldakarla@users.noreply.github.com>
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id: 68d2a81f50d01ea746462565
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title: "Dialogue 1: I'm Tom"
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challengeType: 21
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dashedName: dialogue-1-im-tom
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---
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# --description--
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Watch the video below to understand the context of the upcoming lessons.
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# --assignment--
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Watch the video.
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# --scene--
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```json
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{
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"setup": {
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"background": "chaos.png",
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"characters": [
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{
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"character": "David",
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"position": {"x":50,"y":80,"z":8},
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"opacity": 0
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}
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],
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"audio": {
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"filename": "1.1-1.mp3",
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"startTime": 1,
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"startTimestamp": 5.7,
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"finishTimestamp": 6.48
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}
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},
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"commands": [
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{
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"character": "David",
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"opacity": 1,
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"startTime": 0
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},
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{
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"character": "David",
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"startTime": 1,
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"finishTime": 0.78,
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"dialogue": {
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"text": "I'm Tom.",
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"align": "center"
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}
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},
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{
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"character": "Tom",
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"opacity": 0,
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"startTime": 1.28
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}
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]
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}
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```
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id: 68dbeddd000f625f95f32de5
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title: Why Learn Spanish?
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challengeType: 24
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dashedName: why-learn-spanish
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---
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# --description--
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Learning Spanish can open doors in work, travel, and everyday life. It is one of the largest language communities in the world, with over six hundred million speakers, and nearly five hundred million of them are native speakers. In the United States, it is the second most spoken language after English, and its presence continues to grow.
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Knowing Spanish can also give you an advantage in your career. Bilingual skills are highly valued in areas such as health care, education, customer service, and technology. The US Latino economy alone has reached trillions of dollars, making it clear how valuable it is to connect with Spanish-speaking communities.
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Spanish is also a global force in culture and media. Spanish is one of the most used languages online, which means more access to content, news, and people.
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There are also real benefits for the brain. Research shows that using more than one language helps with focus, memory, and mental flexibility, and may even protect cognitive function as we age.
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Travel becomes easier and more fun when you know Spanish. Whether you are in Madrid, Mexico City, or Miami, being able to say `¿Dónde está...?`, `quisiera`, or `gracias` makes everyday interactions smoother and friendlier.
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Learning Spanish is not just about mastering grammar. It is about connecting with people, exploring new cultures, and creating opportunities for the future. Start small with words like `hola`, `buenos días`, or `mucho gusto`, and you will notice progress sooner than you think.
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# --assignment--
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I've read "Why learn Spanish?" article.
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id: 68dbf2b25df6176d3df4fe1b
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title: How the Certification Works
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challengeType: 24
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dashedName: how-the-certification-works
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---
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# --description--
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Welcome to the **A1 Spanish for Professionals** certification, Camper! We're thrilled to have you here. This program is all about guiding you **step by step** as you build real, practical Spanish skills from the ground up that you can use in professional settings.
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Here’s the breakdown of how the certification is structured and how you'll learn:
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## Chapters and Modules
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The entire certification is divided into **chapters**, and each chapter contains several **modules**. You can think of a chapter as a major topic and a module as a specific, focused lesson within that topic.
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Every **module** focuses on a specific communication goal based on different professional situations. To help you get into a smooth learning rhythm, the modules will often follow the same structure:
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1. **Warm-up:** You'll start by meeting new **words and phrases** or reviewing content that's relevant to the module. You’ll complete short tasks to recognize and get familiar with the key vocabulary.
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2. **Learn:** This is where you see the new words in action! You'll listen to short **monologues or dialogues** and answer questions to understand their meaning and how they're used in real conversations.
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3. **Practice:** Time to try it out! You'll complete more open-ended tasks that test your comprehension and your ability to write in Spanish.
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4. **Review:** At the end of each module, you'll find a **grammar summary** and a **glossary**. These are super useful reference tools you can use to reinforce what you've learned and revisit later if you need a quick refresher.
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5. **Quiz:** Finally, there's a short quiz to assess what you remember. Quizzes usually include **10 to 20 questions** and are designed to test your knowledge without hints. Don't worry, you can retake them as many times as you need, and your score is completely private.
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## Learn at Your Own Pace
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This certification is **self-paced**, which means you are **free to learn on your own schedule**. Whether you power through it on a weekend or do a little bit each day, it's completely up to you!
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If you ever get stuck or just need a little support, you can click on the **Ask for Help** button. That will connect you with other learners in the forum where you can ask questions and help each other out.
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## A Quick Tech Note
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Since you'll be doing some writing practice, you'll need to make sure you have the **Spanish Keyboard** setup on your laptop or mobile device. This is important for easily typing accents and other special characters.
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***The instructions on how to set up the Spanish keyboard are up next!***
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# --assignment--
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I've read "How the Certification Works" article.
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id: 68dbf6032fbaae802567eed7
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title: How to Set Up the Spanish Keyboard on Your Computer
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challengeType: 24
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dashedName: how-to-set-up-the-spanish-keyboard-on-your-computer
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# --description--
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If you are using your computer to navigate the Spanish curriculum, make sure it is ready to type accents. Whether you use Windows or Mac, setting it up only takes a few minutes.
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## Setting Up on Windows 10 or 11
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1. Open **Settings** from the Start menu.
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2. Go to **Time & Language**, then click **Language**.
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3. Under **Preferred languages**, choose **Add a language**.
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4. Search for **Spanish** and pick a variant such as `Español (latin America or Mexico)`.
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5. Click **Next** and then **Install**.
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Once the language is installed:
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- Find it in your **Preferred languages** list.
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- Click on it and select **Options**.
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- Under **Keyboards**, choose **Add a keyboard** and select the Spanish layout you prefer.
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To switch between keyboards:
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- Press **Windows key + Spacebar**.
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- Or click the language icon on your taskbar (often marked as **ENG**) and pick Spanish.
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## Setting Up on Mac
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1. Open the **Apple Menu** and select **System Preferences**.
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2. Go to **Keyboard**.
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3. Click the **Input Sources** tab.
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4. Select the **plus (+)** button and add **Spanish** from the list.
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Now you are all set to go through the Spanish curriculum and complete the tasks, including those that require accents
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# --assignment--
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I've read "How to Set Up the Spanish Keyboard on Your Computer" article.
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id: 68dc1abc67b9c4aac3a6837c
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title: How to Set Up the Spanish Keyboard on Mobile
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challengeType: 24
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dashedName: how-to-set-up-the-spanish-keyboard-on-mobile
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# --description--
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If you are using your mobile to navigate throught the Spanish curriculum you will need to make sure your phone is ready to use accents. With just a few settings and tricks, you can quickly add characters like `á`, `é`, or `ñ` right from your mobile keyboard.
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## The Quick Press-and-Hold Trick
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The simplest way to type accented letters is by pressing and holding the letter you need.
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1. Open a text field in any app, such as messages or notes.
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2. Press and hold the letter key, for example `a` or `n`.
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3. A pop-up menu will appear with accented versions like `á`, or `ñ`.
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4. Slide your finger to the character you want and lift to select it.
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This is perfect when you only need accents occasionally.
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## Adding Language Keyboards
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It can feel a bit troublesome to find the correct accent in Spanish, so adding a Spanish keyboard layout helps. This gives you quicker access to accents and other characters.
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### On Android
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1. Open **Settings**.
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2. Go to **System > Keyboard > On-screen keyboard**.
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3. Choose your keyboard app, like Gboard.
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4. Tap **Languages**.
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5. Add Spanish.
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6. Tap **Done** to finish.
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### On iPhone
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1. Open **Settings**.
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2. Go to **General > Keyboard**.
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3. Tap **Keyboards**, then **Add New Keyboard**.
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4. Select Spanish.
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5. Use the globe icon on your keyboard to switch between language layouts.
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## Trying Third-Party Keyboards
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You can also explore apps like **SwiftKey**, **Gboard**, or **Grammarly**. These often include smart suggestions, multilingual support, and faster ways to type accents.
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Now you are all set to go through the Spanish curriculum and complete the tasks, specially those that require accents.
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# --assignment--
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I've read "How to Set Up the Spanish Keyboard on Mobile" article.
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"title": "How the Certification Works"
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"title": "How to Set Up the Spanish Keyboard on Your Computer"
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