World Languages Department

Hola! Bonjour! 

The World Language Department is excited for another year of language learning. We would like to welcome Monsieur Brook Jefferson to the department. Monsieur Jefferson will be teaching French this year. We are also very fortunate to have Sra. Ponce and Srta. Heelan still on board. 

Throughout the year, your language learner will be immersed in the target language. Students will explore the language and culture through a series of units. Each unit is broken down by theme and topic. 

 At the start of each unit, teachers will give out a "vocabulary" sheet which contains vocabulary, phrases, and grammar to be taught in that particular unit. The vocabulary sheets can also be found on the Redland MS website. These will also serve as a study guide for the semester exam. 

Foreign Language Department Course Offerings

     
MODERN LANGUAGES  
The following courses can be offered in middle school as full-year courses. The languages available  
to the middle schools, enrollment permitting, are Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish,  
and Spanish for Spanish Speakers.  
 

Level 1A  
MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES  
In Level 1A students begin to learn to communicate orally and in written form about daily life.  
Emphasis is on vocabulary development, simple grammatical structures, and the basic culture of the  
people. Students are encouraged to use the language beyond the school setting and keep informed  
of current events in countries where the target language is spoken.  
 

Level 1B  
MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES  
In Level 1B students continue to develop oral and written communication skills. Emphasis remains  
focused on vocabulary development, simple grammatical structures, the application of language  
skills to daily life, and the basic culture of the people. Students are encouraged to use the language  
beyond the school setting and keep informed of current events in countries where the target  
language is spoken. High school credit is given upon successful completion of levels 1A and 1B,  
including passing the final exam.  
 

Level 2A/2B  
MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES   Students expand their vocabulary and learn increasingly complex expressions and structures for  
written and oral communication to discuss the past. The culture of the people is examined in greater  
depth. Students continue to make comparisons between the language and culture studied. They are  
encouraged to use the language beyond the school setting and keep informed of current events in  
countries where the target language is spoken. High school credit is given upon successful  
completion of the full year of level 2, including passing the final exam.