Foreign Language

Chinese I - Segments 1 and 2

Come and join various native speakers of Mandarin Chinese as they give you a lively introduction to the language and its rich culture.  Join them in their everyday environment as they take you through different daily scenarios and give you the necessary skills to read, write and speak Chinese. In this course you will learn the basic Chinese language. After one semester, you will be able to engage in conversation in Chinese including greeting people, introducing yourself to others, and exchanging basic information with others. You will be able to count from 1 to 1000, and make simple sentences in both spoken and written Chinese. You will also learn 160 "magical" Chinese characters, and use them on a variety of topics. As you walk through the units with us step by step, you will get to know not only the language itself, but also the culture where the language takes place and keeps developing. At the very beginning, we will start by introducing you to a general knowledge of Pinyin, Mandarin Chinese, Chinese dialects, and Chinese characters. (each segment 0.5 credit)

Spanish I - Segments 1 andd 2

¡Bienvenidos!  Welcome!  You are about to go on a trip to Spain, Cuba, Colombia and Argentina.  As you explore each of these countries, one of our student bloggers will be there to help you learn about each place and its unique characteristics. As you travel to each country, you will learn how to speak Spanish in many practical and useful ways.  You will learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, speak about your home, family, school, and community.  As you learn basic vocabulary and grammar skills, you will expand upon your knowledge and learn to speak about more complex topics such as shopping, weather, sports, entertainment and leisure activities. New words and phrases will be introduced with pictures, audio clips and examples.  You will learn basic Spanish grammar to help you build your fluency and understand the structure of the Spanish language.  There will be many opportunities to practice what you learn through interactive practice activities in the form of games, written practice, listening and speaking exercises. You will also explore the cultures of Spain, Cuba, Colombia and Argentina by learning about geography, foods, celebrations, and traditions from each place.  Our student bloggers guide you through these countries and help you to appreciate and learn about their diversity.  ¡Buen Viaje!  Enjoy your trip!  Take advantage of your "travels" by sharing what you learn with family and friends! (each segment 0.5 credit)

Spanish II - Segments 1 and 2

Are you ready for some more adventure? In Spanish II, you'll travel through Central America and the Caribbean spending time in museums, traffic jams, and even in the hospital.  But don't worry, there's a plane waiting to take you back home at the end of your journey. In this course, you'll broaden your Spanish vocabulary and your knowledge of grammar.  You'll meet people from many different countries and cultures.  While waiting for your plane ride home, you'll also meet some Spanish-speaking people from different parts of the United States. The purpose of this course is to strengthen your Spanish listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.  You'll also experience the beauty and expressiveness of a language that is shared by different people and cultures throughout the world. (each segment 0.5 credit)

Spanish III - Segments 1 and 2

Here we go on another adventure!  In Spanish 3, you will meet and accompany four teens of Hispanic backgrounds as they learn about and travel to several Spanish speaking countries. In this course, you will have many opportunities to use the Spanish you already know as well as opportunities to expand your vocabulary, your knowledge of grammar and your experiences with Spanish speaking countries. The purpose of this course is to provide you with many experiences where you can use your Spanish.  Completely immersed in Spanish, you will speak, listen, read, write, and collaborate with other students in this course.  You will also gain knowledge and perspectives about Spanish speaking countries and from Spanish speaking people. (each segment 0.5 credit)