Elementary School World Languages Courses

This introductory Spanish course, designed specifically for younger students, provides a fun, interactive experience for a student’s first exposure to the Spanish language. The content for each unit is based on an authentic story, myth, or legend from Spanish-speaking cultures. This course focuses principally on vocabulary acquisition through stories, games, songs, and practice activities to start students on a path to language proficiency. Students are exposed to the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures in a fun environment where they can explore meanings and begin to express themselves through simple words and phrases. Start dates no later than September 1, 2023.

This second level of the introductory Spanish course continues the exploration of the language through an immersive, fun, and interactive experience designed for younger learners. In each unit, students are immersed in a different world where they meet unique characters who send them on a series of engaging tasks to acquire the vocabulary, learn the culture, and further their acquisition of basic Spanish skills. The content and characters for each unit are based on an authentic story, myth, or legend from Spanish-speaking cultures as well as an authentic song, karaoke, and a culture video. This second-level introductory course continues the focus on vocabulary acquisition and expression through simple words and phrases. Start dates no later than September 1, 2023.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 1 - K-2

This introductory French course, designed specifically for young learners, provides an interactive experience for a lower school student’s first exposure to the French language. The content for each unit is based on an authentic story, myth, or legend from French-speaking cultures. The course focuses principally on vocabulary acquisition, listening, and speaking through stories, games, songs, and practice activities to give students an introduction to the French language and culture. Through this engaging elementary course, students can explore meanings and begin to express themselves through simple words and phrases, building a foundation for lifelong language study. Start dates no later than September 1, 2023.

This introductory Chinese course, designed specifically for young students, provides an engaging, interactive experience for a student’s first exposure to the Chinese language. The content for each unit is based on an authentic story, myth, or legend from Chinese-speaking cultures to introduce students to language and culture. This course focuses primarily on vocabulary acquisition, listening, and speaking through stories, games, songs, and practice activities. Students are exposed to the Chinese language and Chinese-speaking cultures in a fun environment where they can explore meanings and begin to express themselves through simple words and phrases. Start dates no later than September 1, 2023.

This introductory Spanish course provides a fun, interactive experience for a student’s first exposure to the Spanish language. The content for each unit is based on an authentic story, myth, or legend from Spanish-speaking culture. Although the course focuses principally on vocabulary acquisition, basic grammar principles are intuitively grasped through the story, games, activities, songs, and assessments. In addition, students learn to perform simple tasks in connection with each unit’s theme. Students engage in language learning in a rewarding, low-stress environment; get comfortable with the sounds and rhythms of Spanish; learn simple Spanish phrases; begin to read, write, speak and listen for meaning in Spanish; and recognize distinctive practices and products of Spanish-speaking culture. Start dates no later than September 1, 2023.

This course is the second course in our introductory Spanish courses. It provides a fun, interactive experience for a student’s continued exposure to the Spanish language. The content for each unit is based on an authentic story, myth, or legend from Spanish-speaking culture. The course uses each authentic story as a way to help students acquire vocabulary and other key concepts. The course focuses principally on vocabulary acquisition, basic grammar principles, pronunciation, and culture, all of which are grasped through the story, games, activities, songs, and assessments. In addition, students learn to perform simple tasks in connection with each unit’s theme. Students engage in language learning in a rewarding, low-stress environment; get comfortable with the sounds and rhythms of Spanish; learn simple Spanish phrases and sentences related to each theme; continue to read, write, speak and listen for meaning in Spanish; and recognize distinctive practices and products of Spanish-speaking culture. Start dates no later than September 1, 2023.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Lower School Spanish 1

This introductory French course provides a fun, interactive experience for a student’s first exposure to the French language. The content for each unit is based on an authentic story, tale, or legend from French-speaking culture. Although the course focuses principally on vocabulary acquisition, basic grammar principles are intuitively grasped through the story, games, activities, songs, and assessments. In addition, students learn to perform simple tasks in connection with each unit’s theme. Students engage in language learning in a rewarding, low-stress environment; get comfortable with the sounds and rhythms of French; learn simple French phrases; begin to read, write, speak and listen for meaning in French; and recognize distinctive practices and products of French-speaking culture. Start dates no later than September 1, 2023.

French 2 is the second year of introductory French for students in grades 3–5. The content for each unit is based on an authentic story, myth, or legend from a French-speaking culture. Each story provides a framework for students to learn vocabulary, acquire basic grammar principles, practice pronunciation, and explore cultural topics. Story and song animations, practice activities, games, and assessments encourage students to engage with the French language in a rewarding, low-stress environment. As students move through the course, they will become more comfortable with the sounds and rhythms of French. They will learn simple French phrases related to each theme and continue to read, write, speak, and listen for meaning. They will also come to recognize some of the history, practices, and products that define French-speaking cultures around the world. Start dates no later than September 1, 2023.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Lower School French 1

Students are introduced to Mandarin Chinese through a series of dynamic and engaging animations based on authentic Chinese stories. These stories share an aspect of Chinese culture and language from famous myths to historical tales familiar to all Chinese children. Each story introduces key vocabulary words and phrases that are then practiced through a series of interactive games and activities. In addition, other video and media materials are used to further demonstrate the culture and daily life in China. Students are introduced to simplified characters throughout the course and targeted character-based activities help to prepare students how to read and write Chinese characters. Students are challenged with comprehension quizzes at the end of every unit, as well as teacher-graded assignments where they will be able to speak Mandarin Chinese. All of the materials in the course are designed to familiarize students with Chinese culture, characters, vocabulary, and simple phrases. Start dates no later than September 1, 2023.