They participate in sustained conversations and present cultural projects orally in groups and individually. They read longer passages on familiar topics and cultural material and write short, directed compositions. They listen to recordings of native speakers. Knowledge of culture is expanded through beginning the study of basic values of the culture, as well as the history and present day life. In Japanese, the Kanji system of writing, along with some basic characters, are taught.
Latin Students learn additional vocabulary and new points of grammar and syntax.
They read and write more complex sentences and paragraphs. They study Roman life and Rome's contribution to civilization and language.