Mondays and Wednesdays feature the study of grammar and vocabulary, while Fridays focus on culture. As students repeat each cycle, the material becomes increasingly sophisticated. In addition to the basic vocabulary units, the students learn to converse with friends. By the end of the fourth grade, students should have a rudimentary command of the content introduced in these six units. Students continue to focus on listening and speaking skills while expanding their exposure to reading and writing.
Students learn basic vocabulary.
The grammar goal is to study the present tense of regular -er verbs, the most common irregular verbs. Students also study the culture. Classes meet three days a week for approximately 20 minutes each class. In all classes the goal for students is to listen with comprehension, speak with acceptable pronunciation, read simple stories and write in their own words.