French and Arabic Summer Practice

Click on the links below.

World Cup Song - A great song in Arabic and English with a positive message. Make a list of all of the countries in it, and try to write out the chorus.

Why is Spanish cool? - Watch this video about why Spanish is the "coolest" language in the world and take notes, or write about why you agree or disagree.

Spanish through Songs! - Go to this link, choose a song title in blue. Then, click on the video to listen to the song as you try to fill in the missing words in the lyrics. Do one per day. Fun!

Spanish Proficiency Exercises - Many native speaker videos, organized by topic and proficiency level. Choose "Beginning" or "Intermediate A" across the top to start, then watch videos by language. Each topic also has recordings from many different Spanish-speaking countries.

Songs for Learning French - Click on the song title to view the lyrics, and watch for links to the sound or video files. These are mostly meant for learners of French.

Seal of Billiteracy Test Practice - Go here and do some of the practice tests for the Seal of Biliteracy (even if you aren’t sure if you will take the test. It’s fun!)

Pachas en Peru - Over 100 video interviews in Spanish, organized by topic and level of difficulty. Try watching a new one every day!

Online Spanish Texts for Upper Levels - A variety of current news articles in Spanish. If you are in level 3, 4 or AP, go here and do some reading.

Online Chinese Character Games - Click "Play Now" to get started practicing right away!

London Latin - The London Latin Course is entirely online - Youtube Channel

Letter to Seniors - Dear Seniors - please read this article from the Louisiana Teacher of the Year - it is how all of us are feeling for you. We care about you and we support you.

Legos and Latin!! - Free resource, no sign-in required. Using concepts of Legos to think about Latin. Wow!

Learn Italian from the Streets - Learn from real conversations with native speakers "on the streets" organized by topics and level of difficultly. Be sure to take notes on what you learn.

Learn French from the Streets - Videos talk to native speakers on the streets and include lessons on many topics and levels. Watch one per day and take notes.

Learn Chinese from the Streets - Videos where they talk to native Chinese speakers on the streets and teach you how to talk about a range of topics. Watch one per day and take notes.

Learn Arabic on the Streets! - Watch these videos to learn Arabic from live conversations on the streets of Arabic-speaking countries.

Improve French Listening Through Songs - More popular songs and genres, with explanations in English; improve your French skills while listening. Take notes one what you learn from each song.

Free BBC Online French Lessons - Find topics you are learning in class or choose topics that interest you. Be sure to take notes on anything you learn.

Fashion Show! - Check out this beautiful fashion show. Can you make a numbered list of the dresses and keep track of the colors in Arabic?

Family-Friendly French Movies - Here is a list of family-friendly movies you can watch at home in French!

Easy Arabic Videos - Check out these videos. Try one every day and write down what you learn.

Duolingo - All languages - sign up for Duolingo and practice 10-15 minutes per day. For a challenge, add another language too!

BBC Online Spanish Lessons - Choose a topic you have been learning about in class, or just find a new one that interests you! Be sure to take notes on anything you learn.

BBC Italian Learning - Choose a topic you have been learning about in class, or just find a new one that interests you! Be sure to take notes on anything you learn.

BBC Chinese Learning - Choose a topic you have been learning about in class, or just find a new one that interests you! Be sure to take notes on anything you learn.

BBC Arabic - Choose a topic you have been learning about in class, or just find a new one that interests you! Be sure to take notes on anything you learn.

Arabic Learning Through Dialogue - Listen to each dialogue and write down the number of the dialogue, what you think it is generally about, and the words you understand.

All Italian songs 1900-2000 - Go to this AMAZING website and click on an album cover. Click on the audio file to listen to an authentic Italian song. Be sure to take notes on which sone you listened to and make a list of a few words you understood (or more!)