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How can I help my child learn Spanish?
You can help and encourage them to learn their vocabulary and make flash cards. Words are the building blocks of language. They are encouraged to go online to look for websites that will review material or check out a listening from the library.Back to Top
You can help and encourage them to learn their vocabulary and make flash cards. Words are the building blocks of language. They are encouraged to go online to look for websites that will review material or check out a listening from the library.
Why should my son/daughter study a foreign language?
The reason high schools and colleges like their students to advance in a language is because it opens and extends the mind. Students find new perspectives as we discuss Spanish cultures and language. There has been research done that proves that learning a foreign language improves processing in the brain for other materials as well, such as math.Back to Top
The reason high schools and colleges like their students to advance in a language is because it opens and extends the mind. Students find new perspectives as we discuss Spanish cultures and language. There has been research done that proves that learning a foreign language improves processing in the brain for other materials as well, such as math.
Why is it better to take Spanish in middle school than high school?
The reason is that two years of middle school are equivalent to one in high school. The year in high school is much more rushed and the information is not as well absorbed. There is research done that proves that those who take their Spanish one in middle school do better in high school Spanish 2 than those who completed their Spanish 1 after high school.Back to Top
The reason is that two years of middle school are equivalent to one in high school. The year in high school is much more rushed and the information is not as well absorbed. There is research done that proves that those who take their Spanish one in middle school do better in high school Spanish 2 than those who completed their Spanish 1 after high school.
After taking 1A and 1B, what level will my child take in high school?
After completing 1A and 1B, the student will be ready to take Spanish 2 in high school. 1A and 1B together are equivalent to Spanish 1 in high school.Back to Top
After completing 1A and 1B, the student will be ready to take Spanish 2 in high school. 1A and 1B together are equivalent to Spanish 1 in high school.
How many years of a foreign language is required by colleges?
We are on the UC system and the colleges like to see and reccommend 3 years of a foreign language, but 2 is required.Back to Top
We are on the UC system and the colleges like to see and reccommend 3 years of a foreign language, but 2 is required.
Is it worth taking Spanish 1A in eighth grade?
This is a very personal decision. The pros to taking the 1A Spanish course over waiting for Spanish 1 in high school is that the student will get a good base and will have a chance to be acclimated to his surroundings before being challenged with new information. High school courses move at a quicker pace than in middle school. However, there will b a time the first months in Spanish 1 in high school, that the student will feel unchallenged in class. The student would need to be patient during this time, until the class starts 1B material.Back to Top
This is a very personal decision. The pros to taking the 1A Spanish course over waiting for Spanish 1 in high school is that the student will get a good base and will have a chance to be acclimated to his surroundings before being challenged with new information. High school courses move at a quicker pace than in middle school. However, there will b a time the first months in Spanish 1 in high school, that the student will feel unchallenged in class. The student would need to be patient during this time, until the class starts 1B material.
Will the workbook be used in 1B Spanish as well?
The answer is that yes, the workbook will be used for both levels 1A and 1B.Back to Top
The answer is that yes, the workbook will be used for both levels 1A and 1B.