Emphasis is placed on deeper understanding of the language and culture. The goal is for the students to do these activities in the target language and to begin thinking solely in the language studied. To further refine and expand the knowledge acquired in the previous two levels. The students will achieve an intermediate level of skill in the four areas of language acquisition. In addition to the activities done in previous levels, the students will be able to pursue different paths of interest such as writing or giving oral reports on music, literature, art, history and biographies, to mention a few.
Work is done almost exclusively in the foreign language.
Carefully selected pieces of literature, news reporting and magazine articles provide the base for vocabulary expansion and oral and written practice. All levels of French and one level I Spanish class. By means of the textbook and workbook, the students learn vocabulary, grammar structures, write compositions, perform dialogs, and learn about the culture of countries where the language is spoken. In addition, the advanced classes read plays, short stories and refine their speaking skills. In addition to learning the basic skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking, we also study the culture of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.