World Languages
FAQs
There are 3 languages to choose from: French, German and Spanish. All three focus on communication and will have you speaking on day one!
Learning a World Language can boost your career options, strengthening your competitive edge in fields like Science, Technology, Engineering, Journalism, Teaching, International Business and more.
Become a more active participant in an increasingly multicultural world. Learn about other cultures and gain a better understanding of the world around you.
WHY CHOOSE US?
“I am very pleased that I have taken a language my first year here. I LOVE the class because you learn actual words and things you can use. You don’t just do grammar. You have no workbooks or textbooks and especially almost no homework!! I already know how to hold a conversation and write in the language after only one semester! Overall, it is really easy to understand and has been a really fun class this year for me!”
~former VJA Language Student
FRESHMAN COURSES
- French 1
- German 1
- Spanish 1
- Heritage Spanish [with placement test]
- Spanish 2/2Honors [with placement test]
4-YEAR COURSE PLANNING
- Taking a year of World Language fulfills the fine arts elective requirement for graduation from VJA.
- Many colleges and universities require at least 2 years of a World Language in High School
- Some colleges and universities prefer to see 4 years of a World Language in High school
- You are encouraged to start a World Language in your Freshman year of High School
LEARNING A LANGUAGE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO...
- Initiate/participate in conversations with more people
- Earn college credit while still in high school
- Travel abroad
- Join language related clubs and honor societies
- Study a different language in a more natural way
- Understand through listening, speaking, reading and writing in a different language