Bienvenue! Welcome! Come and join various native French speakers as they give
students a lively introduction to the language and its rich culture. Join them in their
everyday environment as they take students through different daily scenarios and give
them the necessary skills to read, write, and speak French. In this course, students learn
the basic French language. After one semester, students will be able to engage in
conversation in French including greeting people, introducing themselves, and
exchanging basic information with others. Students learn to count from one to 1,000 and
make simple sentences in both spoken and written French. Students continue to
develop their French skills in semester two. New words and phrases are introduced with
pictures, audio clips, and examples. Students learn basic French grammar to help them
build fluency and understand the structure of the French language. Students have many
opportunities to practice what they learn through interactive practice activities in the form
of games, written practice, and listening and speaking exercises. Students also explore
the cultures of France, Canada, and other French-speaking regions by learning about
geography, foods, celebrations, and traditions from each place. Bon Voyage! Enjoy the trip!

Salut! Get set for some more adventure! In French II, students are
immersed in the French language and culture. This course is full of engaging and
interactive videos, dialogs, presentations, self-checks, and much more! The purpose of
this course is to further develop the French communicative skills of listening, speaking,
reading and writing. In French II, students will broaden their French vocabulary and
knowledge of grammar. Students will also experience the beauty and expressiveness of
a language that is shared by different people and cultures throughout the world.

This German 1A course is an introductory course teaching basic comprehension and communication in German. It coordinates the study of language with culture through the use of video, audio and mass media production. This course assumes prior or no knowledge of the German language. It introduces the fundamentals of conversational and grammatical patterns of the German language with presentations to present the material. Students who complete the course successfully will begin to develop a functional competency in the four primary language areas: speaking, reading, listening and writing, while establishing a solid grammatical base and exploration into German culture.

In this course, students build on grammar and language skills that they acquired during their G1A and G1B courses. While reviewing basic grammar skills, (present and past tenses), students learn and study stem-changing verb conjugation and explore cultural themes regarding current events, famous German people, music and famous festivals.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language and the richness of its diverse cultures. In the Spanish I course, you will learn basic grammar and vocabulary skills to help build your fluency and language proficiency. You will explore the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through engaging interactive games, videos, and audio recordings and apply what you learn through written practice, listening, and speaking exercises.

Get ready to embark on the next leg of your journey to Spanish fluency. In the Spanish 2 course, you will continue building your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as increasing your cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking countries through audio recordings, engaging images, interactive games, readings, and videos. Apply what you learn through written practices and listening and speaking exercises. Take your Spanish language skills to the next level!

Dive into the rich diversity of Hispanic culture across the globe by exploring the tastes, sights, and sounds of this dynamic language that reflects triumph, struggle, celebration, and so much more. During this cultural journey, you’ll improve conversational, vocabulary, and writing skills through authentic tasks. Short of obtaining a passport, there is no better way to discover new lands, peoples, or experiences. Take your Spanish language abilities to the next level!

Spanish 4 will certainly expand your language skills. However, it will also take you on a fascinating cultural journey. You’ll experience the language’s rich traditions and superstitions. Through exploring the past, you’ll come to understand the importance of community, family, and personal relationships. You will be immersed in culture—movement, art, music, literature. Meeting real people and hearing their stories will allow you to gain new vocabulary, have better command of the language, and understand your role as a global citizen.