The Forbidden City, China
Thematic unit curriculum in World Language Education organizes learning around central themes, allowing students to explore language and culture in a meaningful and integrated way. By connecting vocabulary, grammar, and cultural content through engaging themes, students can develop language proficiency while making real-world connections. This approach encourages students to think critically, communicate effectively, and gain a deeper understanding of the target language and its cultural context, making language learning both relevant and immersive.
Level 1: Curriculum Map
Unit 2: My Community Circle
Unit 3: My School Community
Unit 4: Technology in My Community
Unit 5: Food for a Healthy Community
Unit 6: Community Art
Level 2: Curriculum Map
Unit 1: Personal & Public Identities
Unit 2: Science & Technology
Unit 3: Contemporary Life
Unit 4: Families & Communities
Unit 5: Global Challenges
Unit 6: Beauty & Aesthetics
Authentic Resource Activities for World Language Teachers A spreadsheet of Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese resource compiled by Julie Caldarone.
For websites offering authentic resources in a variety of languages, see this website's Resources for Teaching and Learning.
A video about the Jiayou FLAP project.