The student develops listening skills to be able to meet basic survival needs in situations such as daily activities, seeking information, and talking about oneself and others. The student also gains an understanding of Latin American and Spanish ways of life. Spanish I Spanish II students enlarge their vocabulary, review material from first year, continue studying the fundamentals of grammar, and acquire further ability to read and write in Spanish. The student is provided the opportunity to develop the ability to speak and understand the language on a usable conversational level. The third year student reviews previously learned grammatical structures and masters new ones.
Emphasis is given to acquisition of vocabulary in context.
There is a continuous study of Hispanic culture and customs. The course of study for the fourth year of Spanish includes a review and study of grammar and the increased emphasis on oral skills. Specific listening, speaking, and writing exercises are included during the year. Short stories, a murder mystery, and excerpts from Don Quixote will provide literary background. French French is spoken by over 92 million people in the world.