Spanish

The Spanish program is intended for high school students and is an alternative to the French program. It is a course in Spanish as a foreign language and cannot be taken by native speakers of Spanish.

KEY GOALS:
• To enable students to communicate effectively and with enjoyment in Spanish.
• To foster love for Spanish and motivation to master it.
• To inspire interest in the Hispanic literature and culture.
• To develop understanding, respect, tolerance and appreciation for other nationalities and their cultures.

This year there are two courses in Spanish for the 9th and 12th grade students- Spanish I and Spanish II.

Spanish I is a beginning language course which requires no previous knowledge of Spanish. The course introduces students to the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. The aim of the course is to develop ability and confidence in basic Spanish communication in familiar environments and daily situations by means of simple grammar structures.

Spanish II is a course designed for students who have taken Spanish I. In this course students will build upon their ability to express themselves in Spanish. They will also gain further knowledge of the Spanish grammar.