Beginning in 2022, our world language students will use an interactive new program called ImmerseMe. ImmerseMe is essentially a virtual tool that allows you to speak with someone in a different country in order to practice your pronunciation, dictation, and translation. For example, how would you like to virtually order a baguette in Paris? Or buy a bento box in Tokyo? We can't wait to see this program in action!

In honor of finishing the Italian short novel, Amore E Cappuccino, students in Italian 4 attempted to create their own heart-designed cappuccinos!

Students practice their Mandarin skills by identifying common household items!

French 1:

This course introduces students to the sound systems and intonations of the French language with emphasis on the development of audio-lingual skills. Students are introduced to basic structures within a defined vocabulary selection in order to engage in simple conversation and develop a reasonable ability to read and write French. Students are also introduced to French culture through geography, history, and art.

French 2: 

This course strengthens a student’s speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. New grammatical structures and verb formations are introduced while also improving listening comprehension. Further study is developed regarding French history, civilization, and society.

French 3 

Introducing more advanced structures of the French language while furthering language acquirement/comprehension through listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Basic structures are reviewed as necessary. This is a continued study of French culture.

French 4

This course is for the advanced student who would like to strengthen and further develop language skills. Oral,
written, and grammar study are conducted in French. This intermediate-high level course is designed as an
interactive communicative approach focusing on meaningful contexts that develop and consolidate a student’s
speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural competencies.

Italian 1

This course introduces the student to the sound systems and intonations of the Italian language with emphasis on
the development of audio-lingual skills. Students are introduced to basic structures within a defined vocabulary
selection in order to engage in simple conversation and to develop a reasonable ability to read and write Italian.
Students are also introduced to Italian culture through geography, history, and art.

Italian 2

This course strengthens a student’s speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. New grammatical structures
and verb formations are introduced while also improving listening comprehension. Further study is developed
regarding Italian history, civilization, and society.

Italian 3

This course continues introducing more advanced structures of Italian grammar while furthering language
acquirement/comprehension through listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Basic structures are reviewed as
necessary. There is also a continued study of Italian culture.

Italian 4

This course is for the advanced student who would like to strengthen and further develop language skills. Oral,
written, and grammar study are conducted in Italian. This intermediate-high level course is designed as an interactive
communicative approach focusing on meaningful contexts that develop and consolidate a student’s speaking,
listening, reading, writing, and cultural competencies.

Mandarin 1 

This course introduces the student to the correct pronunciations and use of conversational patterns of Mandarin. Emphasis is placed on oral comprehension, speaking, writing, and reading skills. Students learn the creation and use of Mandarin characters and pinyin. Students are also introduced to Chinese culture through geography, history, and art.

Mandarin 2 

This course strengthens oral comprehension, speaking, writing, and reading skills. Focus is placed on the creation
and use of Mandarin characters as well as pinyin. Students make comparisons and connections with other cultures
and communities within China while examining cultural themes, topics, and issues.

Mandarin 3 

This course continues in introducing more advanced structures of Mandarin grammar while furthering language
acquirement/comprehension through listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course also requires the
application of language fundamentals through paired and group activities. Exposure to adapted texts complements
interpretive skills of written and spoken Chinese language. Prerequisite is a 90 average from CP course.

Mandarin 4

This course is for the advanced student who would like to strengthen and further develop his or her language skills.
Oral, written, and grammar study are conducted in Mandarin. This intermediate-high level course is designed as
an interactive communicative approach focusing on meaningful contexts that develop and consolidate a student’s
speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural competencies. Prerequisite is a 90 average from the previous
honors/CP course.

Spanish 1 

This course introduces students to the sound systems and intonations of the Spanish language with emphasis on the development of audio-lingual skills. Students are introduced to basic structures within a defined vocabulary selection in order to engage in simple conversation and develop a reasonable ability to read and write Spanish. Students are also introduced to Spanish culture through geography, history, and art.

Spanish 2

This course strengthens a student’s speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. New grammatical structures and
verb formations are introduced while also improving listening comprehension. This is a further study of Spanish
history, civilization, and society.

Spanish 3

This course introduces more advanced structures of Spanish grammar while furthering language acquirement/
comprehension through listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. This course also incorporates Hispanic literature, culture, and current publications. The course is conducted primarily in Spanish. Honors Prerequisite is a 90 average from CP course.

Spanish 4 

This course is for the advanced student who would like to strengthen and further develop his or her language skills. Oral, written, and grammar study are conducted in Spanish. This intermediate-high level course focuses on meaningful contexts that develop and consolidate a student’s speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural competencies. Students also view, research, and discuss the importance of cultural figures through short Hispanic films, Spanish texts, and current publications. This course is conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite is a 90 average and department chair approval to move from honors to AP.

This online college-level course follows the standard syllabus approved by College Board and is designed to develop
listening, speaking, reading and writing skills using literary and conversational materials. The class is currently taken online. Students will have the option to take the Advanced Placement Exam which is administered in May. Prerequisites: Approval of the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction.

This college level course follows the standard syllabus approved by College Board. Conducted entirely in Spanish,
students use two programs specifically directed toward the AP Spanish Language and Culture Curriculum guidelines as published by College Board. The majority of homework, quizzes, tests, and projects are completed online at the vhcentral.com website. This is an interactive communicative approach that focuses on real communication in meaningful contexts. The course continues to develop a student’s  speaking, listening, reading, writing, and viewing skills as well as their cultural competencies. Students will have the option to take the AP exam which is administered in May.