Classes meet once a week for 12 weeks, Jan. 25 through April 2. The classes, which are offered for students in grades three through eight, are divided into learning groups according to the student s previous exposure to the language. Students start by learning basic vocabulary then move on to more complex concepts, while also being exposed to the culture of that particular language.
Students develop listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Instructors use a variety of teaching approaches such as videotapes, textbook instruction, word games, computers and role- playing.