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World Languages

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
Douglas Kaufman, Division Chair
(708) 342-5832