Students work in the Laboratory for two half-hour periods for each chapter for a total of 10 sessions. Language lab work is not be excepted late. More than three absences for any reason lowers a student's grade substantially and may result in a failing grade. Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions. Standard 1.3 Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language.
Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures. Respond to and initiate simple statements and commands such as greetings, introductions, and leave-taking. Express attitudes, reactions and courtesy using short phrases and simple questions. Express likes, dislikes, and preferences. Describe people, places, things, and events using short phrases and simple sentences.