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World Language

The World Language Department instills a passion for languages, self-expression, and communication with others. The Department values authentic connections between human beings. By taking risks and exploring other cultures, world language students discover their own cultural identity within the larger world. Language learning is accessible to all!
 
Upper School World Languages are Latin and Spanish. In Grade 6, students choose either Latin or Spanish to study through Grade 8. New students in Grades 6 and 7 have the option of enrolling in either language. Students entering Grade 8 or beginning their language studies after Language and Practice enroll in 8 Spanish 1A.

  • 6 Latin 1A

    Grade 6 students may enroll in Latin. This course explores the language and culture of the ancient Romans by learning about a family living in Pompeii during the first century CE, prior to the eruption of Vesuvius. Our study of the language covers basic uses of the nominative, accusative, and ablative, and students encounter the active voice of present, imperfect, and perfect tenses. Through English discussion, and by reading, hearing, writing, and speaking Latin, students explore questions such as: Where do words come from? How do words fit together in a sentence?  What was it like to live 2,000 years ago?

  • 6 Spanish 1A

    6 Spanish 1A is the first part of a Spanish I course. Using several types of present-tense verbs, students learn how to describe themselves and others, their schools, schedules and classes, clothing, food, sports, their families, houses, and their likes and dislikes. Special units focus on the accomplishments of famous Hispanics and the Day of the Dead. Students usually finish the year by reading Pobre Ana, a short novel written entirely in Spanish. 

  • 7 Latin 1B

    Grade 7 students may enroll in Latin. The Grade 7 course begins where 6 Latin 1A left off. Moving beyond the eruption of Vesuvius, this course explores the language and culture of the ancient Romans and their colonization of Britannia.  Language knowledge extends to uses of the dative and a deeper understanding of the perfect tense. Through English discussion, and by reading, hearing, writing, and speaking Latin, students explore questions such as: Where do words come from? How do words fit together in a sentence?  What was it like to live 2,000 years ago?

  • 7 Spanish 1B

    7 Spanish 1B is the second part of a Spanish 1 course. The year picks up where 6 Spanish 1A left off. Students learn to use ser and estar, saber and conocer, gerunds, reflexive verbs, and both regular and irregular preterit tense verbs. They learn to discuss their health, the weather, winter and summer sports at the beach and mountain, cultural activities, airports and travel, camping, their daily personal routine, and restaurants. 

  • 8 Latin 2A

    Grade 8 students may enroll in Latin. The Grade 8 course begins where the 7 Latin 1B left off.  Exploring the rich culture of ancient Alexandria, 8 Latin 2 students delve into such varied topics as geometry, zoology, and medicine.  Students grow comfortable with the genitive case and see nouns from the fourth and fifth declensions, as well as the pluperfect tense.  Through English discussion, and by reading, hearing, writing, and speaking Latin, students explore questions such as: Where do words come from? How do words fit together in a sentence?  What was it like to live 2,000 years ago?

  • 8 Spanish 1A

    8 Spanish 1A is an introductory course specifically designed for students who have taken Language Arts in Grade 7 or who will benefit from reviewing 7 Spanish 1B. Using several types of present-tense verbs, students learn how to describe themselves and others, their schools, schedules and classes, their families, sports and hobbies, vacation interests, and their likes and dislikes. Along with new vocabulary words and grammatical concepts, students learn about different Hispanic cultures. 

  • 8 Spanish 2

    8 Spanish 2 begins where 7 Spanish 1B left off and embarks on the first elements of a second year high school course. The curriculum aims to produce students who can communicate in Spanish. Students continue to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. They learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation and speak Spanish in class daily. The course also includes study of Spanish speaking cultures and daily life. Depending on the class, level 2 material will be completed.

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