WORLD LANGUAGES

This is a novice level French class. Speaking, listening, writing and reading will be equally stressed, with a natural approach to learning language emphasized. We will be using French in class from day one, providing input that is comprehensible. This course is open to anyone ready to begin a study of French with the goal of becoming a proficient speaker and writer. French and Francophone cultures and cultural influence will be discussed throughout the course. Students are expected to reach an ACTFL proficiency of Upper Novice. 

This course focuses on improving spoken and written fluency in French, while covering some specific grammar points, and encouraging an appreciation of global francophone cultures (including Franco-American). Students work in the upper novice ACTFL proficiency levels in this class. 

This course focuses on improving spoken and written fluency in French, while encouraging an appreciation of global francophone cultures (including Franco-American). Students should reach an ACTFL proficiency level of intermediate by the end of this class. 

This course is a course taught primarily in French. Speaking, listening, writing and reading will be equally stressed. Students are expected to reach an ACTFL proficiency level of Intermediate-mid

This is an introductory course, which emphasizes the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The importance of practical vocabulary will be stressed. Basic language structures will be introduced. Culture will be presented through a variety of activities and projects. Students will develop the skills of note-taking, organization and cultural awareness. Student expectations align with Maine Learning Results for World Language Standard: Novice Mid.

This is a CP level German course designed for students who desire a course more focused on sentence structure and situational writing and speaking. This course focuses its efforts on the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and a deeper understanding of German culture. A holistic use of German will be emphasized so that these students leave with a lasting memory of German culture and practical language. Student expectations align with Maine Learning Results for World Language Standard: Novice High. 

This is a German course designed for students who desire a faster-paced, more grammatically intensive German course. This course focuses its efforts on the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and a deeper understanding of German culture. A holistic use of German will be emphasized so that these students leave with a lasting memory of German culture and practical language. Student expectations align with Maine Learning Results for World Language Standard: Novice High or Intermediate Low. 

This is an Honors level German course designed for students who desire a faster-paced, more grammatically intensive, communicative German course. This course focuses its efforts on the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and a deeper understanding of contemporary German life, media and culture. A holistic use of German will be emphasized so that these students leave with a lasting memory of German culture and practical language. Student expectations align with Maine Learning Results for World Language Standard: Intermediate Mid for German 4 (Intermediate High for German 5). Students will be provided with the opportunity to apply for the Maine Seal of Biliteracy. 

This first-year course introduces the beginning language student to the Spanish language and culture. It includes the basic skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening. The course places particular emphasis on developing reading skills. Students do this by learning conventional basic vocabulary, patterns, and reading materials on very familiar topics in the target language. Student expectations align with Maine Learning Results for World Language Standard: Novice Mid.

This course builds on the skills of Spanish I. It is designed for students who desire to continue learning the language and culture at the novice level. It places more emphasis on the development of listening skills through music, videos, and short audio recordings. Students refine basic grammatical concepts to write short passages on familiar topics in Spanish. Conversational abilities are developed more fully because of the interaction in the target language during instruction. Students are encouraged to speak in Spanish as much as possible. Student expectations align with Maine Learning Results for World Language Standard: Novice High. 

This course continues to strengthen conversational, reading, and writing skills and requires students to independently review previously learned concepts. Students develop their oral, written, and reading abilities through spontaneous class discussions and book readings. Presentations on various familiar topics are also developed through the course while learning some advanced grammar concepts. Student expectations align with Maine Learning Results for World Language Standard: Intermediate Low. 

In this Honors course, conversational and literary fluency are goals. It is faster-paced, more grammatically intensive, and communicative. Students read books and news on current events from Spanish and Latin American resources. This course focuses on writing essays and journals using more advanced grammar concepts with connectors on familiar or researched topics. The class will be conducted almost exclusively in Spanish. Student expectations align with Maine Learning Results for World Language Standard: Intermediate Mid for Spanish 4 (Intermediate High for Spanish 5). Students will be provided with the opportunity to apply for the Maine Seal of Biliteracy.