World Languages

Speak, listen and be heard

We see the acquisition of a second (or even third) language as essential to successful participation in the world community; and language and cultural acumen are instrumental 21st century skills. So we prepare students for an interconnected world. The range of our course offerings provides a language study sequence which meets each student's needs.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

High level of conversational focus in the spoken languages
Language immersion travel experiences
Latin, including study of classical authors and philosophers, offered to
level 5
Consistently high performance of our students in National Language exams
Latin@ Leadership Form, a student organization
Student-led language clubs

We prepare our students for a world in which they will interact with people of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. We believe that a deep understanding of a language's cultural context(s) are essential to successful language learning.

Latin

Focus on the study of grammar, vocabulary, history and culture associated
classical Latin
Although most of the class is conducted in English, oral exercises are
conducted in Latin
Study of the etymological and syntactical connections between Latin
and English is used to increase proficiency in both languages
Students who complete a full course of study in Latin are able to translate original works of Latin authors and analyze them in the appropriate contexts of history, literature and philosophy
Student-run Latin Club
Linguistic and cultural immersion opportunity in Rome

French

Chinese

Focus on the study of grammar, vocabulary as well as skills in listening speaking, reading and writing
Near immersion setting
Communicative and expeditionary learning approach
Students who complete a full course of study in Mandarin are able to communicate with intermediate proficiency and engage in dialogue about Chinese culture, history and literature
Student-run Chinese Club
Exchange with The Royal Academy of Beijing

Spanish

Focus on the study of grammar, vocabulary, history and cultures associate with Spanish-speaking world
Near immersion setting
Communicative and Expeditionary learning approach
Students who complete a full course of study in Spanish are able to communicate with advanced proficiency and engage in academic dialogue about Hispanic history, literature and culture
Language immersion opportunity in Cuba
Service opportunities through La Comunidad Hispana

Senior Projects

Heritage Academy

World Languages

Language Immersion Program

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