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The Department of World Languages offers courses in French and Spanish beginning in 7th grade through Advanced Placement (AP). All courses are aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks in Foreign Language Study and develop proficiency in:
The Department of World Languages offers courses in French and Spanish beginning in 7th grade through Advanced Placement (AP). All courses are aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks in Foreign Language Study and develop proficiency in:
Communication
Communities
Comparisons
Connections
Cultures
Contact Us
Contact Us
Gail Ward
Director of World Language
Dawn Culbertson
Admin Assistant
781 848-4000 X7016
First Year
First Year
The first year of study is an introduction to the four competencies: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are taught correct pronunciation, rhythm, intonation and the vocabulary necessary for communication in everyday circumstances. This year is completed through 7th and 8th grades or one year at the high school. Students develop awareness of the culture and civilization in all countries that speak the target language.
The first year of study is an introduction to the four competencies: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are taught correct pronunciation, rhythm, intonation and the vocabulary necessary for communication in everyday circumstances. This year is completed through 7th and 8th grades or one year at the high school. Students develop awareness of the culture and civilization in all countries that speak the target language.
Second Year
Second Year
The second year of study continues immersion in the target language as students move beyond the basics and acquire greater proficiency in the four language competencies.
Third Year
Third Year
The third year of study enables students to engage more freely in conversation on a wider range of topics and to understand the spoken language in a greater variety of contexts. Readings on topics related to culture and society, and literature are introduced at the different levels.
Fourth Year
Fourth Year
During their fourth year of study, students who plan to take the Advanced Placement Exam enroll French and Spanish Word Graphicin advanced honors level language courses. Honors courses are available to those who wish to maintain and deepen their language skills without the rigorous requirements of the AP level.
Fifth Year
Fifth Year
The fifth year of study emphasizes improvement of conversational skills and learning about contemporary life in French- and Spanish-speaking countries. Those in Advanced Placement study for the AP exam through their continued development of the four competencies and a comparison of six themes that span English-speaking and French- or Spanish speaking cultures. The themes include:
Beauty and Aesthetics
Contemporary Life
Families and Communities
Global Challenges
Personal and Public Identities
Science and Technology
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