Learning Standards

Every learner will use a world language, in addition to English, to engage in meaningful, intercultural communication, understand and interpret the spoken and written language, and present information, concepts and ideas in local and global communities. Through learning the language, they will gain an understanding of the perspectives of other cultures and compare the language and cultures learned with their own.

World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages

The World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages were created and continued to be organized by the The National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL) and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL). The standards "reflect a continuum of growth in communication skills through the Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Superior, and Distinguished levels". Through "Can-Do" Statements, learners and teachers are able to set goals and monitor progress. These benchmarks address three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational.

• Interpretive Reading-Can you understand what you see?

• Interpretive Listening-Can you understand what you hear?

• Interpersonal Communication-Can you have a conversation with some else?

• Presentational Speaking-Can you express yourself in speech?

• Presentational Writing- can you express yourself in writing?

Modes of Communication

Intercultural Communicative Competence

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