World Languages

AP Latin

Here are some things you may want to do this summer but by no means required to do:

Look over vocabulary – reference the packet that targets most frequent words in the Aeneid. The more you know going in, the happier you will be! This can also include the English translation of the Aeneid which you received on the last day (yellow paperback).
You can review if you want any grammar points you are shaky on! Reference the pink/black amsco book you’ve been given or go to www.tabney.com
Practice reading Latin – you have the orange workbook with additional readings (including more Eutropius, more Caesar, other poets). There are also some great review activities you might find useful.

French

French students at all levels are encouraged to explore the two websites below. They contain a variety of resources: songs, commercials, short videos, movie trailers, all with very good exercises.

German

German students at all levels are encouraged to read, watch, listen and play in German with DEUTSCHE WELLE.

The Deutsche Welle Learn German website offers level-appropriate authentic videos, TV shows, readings, and games. Excellent resources for enrichment to learn more about German culture and to keep your skills sharp.

Students entering German 2 - Select A1-A2
Students entering German 3 – Select A2-B1
Students entering AP German – Select B1-B2
Students entering German 5 – Select B2-C1

For vocabulary and grammar review and to maintain your skills through short readings, explore German.net.

Japanese

Quizlet slides: There are lots of slide sets we used in class! (search by kotani62)

Tae Kim’s Japanese Grammar Guide: One of the best online grammar reference guides.

Web Japan: Lots of authentic information about Japan run by the Japanese government.

The Japan Foundation Learning Resources: A great resource that is run by the Japanese government. You can study Japanese through manga, too!

Japanesepod101.com: This program supports from the novice to the advance learners.

Russian

TJ Russian students at all levels are invited to participate in the STARTALK Discover Russian Program in the following ways:

Oral Proficiency Interview

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Come to participate in an official Oral Proficiency Interview. Plan on 30 minutes.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Come to participate in an official Oral Proficiency Interview. Plan on 30 minutes

Program Volunteer

Volunteer your time and skills during the total immersion Russian Language program: July 1-25, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (no classes July 4 - 5, 2019)
Volunteers may select their days/hours
Students receive Service Learning Hours for their participation in STARTALK Discover Russian.
Contact Mrs. Sandstrom: ecsandstrom@fcps.edu to confirm participation.

Spanish

10 ways to keep your Spanish language skills alive during the summer

Visit an authentic Hispanic restaurant and speak Spanish with the waiters. Suggestions include: La Granja de oro, Cuba Libre, Las Tapas, La Paz, Anita’s, ect.
Watch movies you have enjoyed in the past in Spanish. You can put subtitles in Spanish but DO NOT put subtitles in English! It defeats the purpose.
Watch Spanish series on Netflix such as “Gran Hotel”, Alta Mar (High Seas), etc.
Listen and sing along to Spanish music. Favorite songs from class include: La bicicleta (Shakira y Carlos Vives), Un Día es un siglo sin ti (Chayenne), Magia (Andrés Cepeda), La playa (Oreja de Van Gogh), Quien te quiere como yo (Carlos Baute), etc.
Go online and read the news or about anything you find interesting in Spanish. (www.bbcmundo.com , www.univision.com , etc.)
Write/message/Facetime your classmates and friends in Spanish instead of English.
Go shopping and ask if there is a Spanish-speaking clerk who can help you. Then ask them for help in Spanish. Tell them you are a student and want to practice your Spanish.
Play games in Spanish. (Scrabble, Gestures, Heads Up , practice on line, www.conjuguemos.com , etc.)
Review your verb endings by making up a game and playing it with yourself or a friend.
Keep a diary in Spanish about your summer adventures.

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