They paraphrase information from authentic materials, make predictions based on background knowledge and textual information, express ideas and justify opinions, and comprehend and exchange detailed information. Students learn to use their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to summarize an authentic article or broadcast, seek and give advice on a course of action, compare and evaluate different points of view, analyze and draw conclusions based on relevant details, and continue to learn to modify their language to reflect their audience. They are expected to demonstrate knowledge of specific topics and information that form the course content. Students in the first semester continue to work at a highly advanced level of language development and cultural knowledge. As in Levels 4 and 5, authentic materials are used extensively for development of listening and reading skills.
Students participate extensively in activities that include extemporaneous use of oral skills.
Writing skills continue to be refined. Culture is closely aligned with communication skills as students continue to develop skills in understanding and producing communications in a culturally appropriate manner. Students critique a film, event, work of art, or literature. They are expected to demonstrate knowledge of specific topics and information that form the course content. This course is a continuation of level 6, usually appropriate for students who have progressed through a language immersion program.