Students continue to learn about the culture of the people whose languages they are studying in relation to each of the contexts, or situations, in which students might find themselves expected to communicate. Students expand their vocabulary while continuing to learn increasingly complex expressions and structures needed for communication. Current events in countries where the target language is spoken are discussed. Building on material from the first semester, students continue to grow in their ability to communicate in oral and written form. As in the first semester, vocabulary development is emphasized.
Students also learn increasingly complex expressions and grammatical structures.
At level 3, students continue their development of oral and written communication skills. Increased emphasis is placed on reading and writing in the foreign language. Beginning with Level 3, and continuing through Level 6, students work with an increasing number of authentic listening and reading materials as selected by the teacher. Students continue to learn about the culture of the people whose language they are studying, stressing culturally appropriate communication. Students also compare regional cooking styles found in target culture countries.