In the second trimester a project with oral and written components related to renowned artists is required. Most class activities are conducted in the target language. Students are encouraged to participate in the Costa Rican or Spanish exchange program at this level. Spanish IV Students review grammar and spend some time preparing for the SAT II in the first trimester. Oral and cultural proficiency continue to be emphasized as well as the development of finer skills in composition and reading literature.
Class is conducted exclusively in Spanish.
In French I, the most important tasks are developing comprehension and speaking skills. Once basic comprehension is established, students learn to express themselves correctly in writing. Students begin to develop reading skills through short passages that have a connection with vocabulary units or cultural topics. During the year, students work on individual projects relating to the monuments of Paris and famous Francophone historical figures. In this course, continued emphasis is placed on the development of conversational skills.