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Foreign Language Curriculum

          

High School Foreign Language Curriculum - Spanish and French Classes

Our foreign language high school classes give students an opportunity to exercise their mind in an entirely new way - by learning a whole new language!

Our French and Spanish curriculum for Fenster high school students gives them an opportunity to take up to four years of foreign language classes while in high school. Students will begin their Spanish or French studies learning basic conversation pieces and pronunciation, and after four years of study, will be able to read, write and discuss major and minor foreign literary works.

In addition to learning proper vocabulary and grammar (both oral and written), students will learn the geography, history and culture related to the language they are studying. Our popular pen-pal program for our students taking Spanish classes at Fenster high school allows students to put their foreign reading and writing skills to practical use, and to learn about their international counterparts.

At Fenster, we give every student the chance to succeed, providing opportunities for extra credit, make-up work and additional tutorials. We believe that success is the only option for our students and do everything we can to help each individual student achieve. Please call us at 520-749-3340 for more information or call Headmaster Don Saffer directly at 520-465-0990 to inquire about our boarding school opportunities.

Spanish 1 (511)

This course is a yearlong introduction to the beautiful Spanish language. The course covers greetings, numbers, present/past tense verbs, sentence structure, basic writing, and beginning conversational skills. Geography, history, and culture of Spanish speaking countries will be covered. Students will also participate in a pen-pal exchange with students from Honduras or Mexico. ¡ Bienvenidos a la lengua española!

Spanish 2 (531)

Prerequisite: Spanish 1

During the first semester, students will review vocabulary and grammar while learning new vocabulary and practicing intermediate conversations. The second semester will emphasize new verb tenses such as the future, present perfect, pluperfect, and the subjunctive mode. They will be writing sentences and paragraphs using the learned vocabulary and grammar. By the end of the course, they will participate in conversations with fellow classmates and the instructor. ¡Arriba!

Spanish 3 (551)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2 (or equivalent)

This intermediate class reviews vocabulary and grammar and at the same time emphasizes advanced grammar, and in-depth vocabulary. There is much greater emphasis on conversations, which reinforces the grammar and vocabulary. Students will read short stories of well-known Hispanic authors and answer comprehension questions. This class will prepare students for Spanish 4. ¡Viva el mundo literario!

Spanish 4 (571)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3 (or equivalent)

This course emphasizes reading, writing, and discussing. Students will be analyzing 22 short Spanish stories by well-known authors from many different Spanish-speaking countries. There is also a review of all the grammar tenses and of the mechanics of writing compositions. Tests will consist of 200 word essays. ¡Escribámos!

French 1 (510)

This course is the introduction to the beautiful French language. Basic pronunciation, conversation, vocabulary, reading, and writing used in everyday life will be presented. History, culture, and present trends of French speaking countries will be included. Bienvenue!

French 2 (530)

Prerequisite: French 1 (or equivalent)

This class is a continuation of French 1 pronunciation, conversation, vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing. A more advanced look into history, culture, and present trends of Francophone nations is again presented. ALLONS-Y!

French 3 (550)

Prerequisite: French 2 (or equivalent)

French 3 emphasizes advanced grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and literature. As always, history, culture and present trends of French speaking countries are included. VIVE LA CLASSE DE FRANCAIS!

French 4 (570)

Prerequisite: French 3 (or equivalent)

This course emphasizes reading, writing and discussion. The literature includes major and minor works from French-speaking countries. Students explore culture and history through the literature. Students learn advanced vocabulary and review grammar. Students write and revise compositions and cultural reports/projects. VOUS L’AIMEREZ!