Spanish, French, and Mandarin Languages
An increasing number of people in the world are utilizing Spanish as their first or second language, among them residents of nations south of our borders with whom the next generation is likely to have extensive contact. Everyday our lives are enriched by the many Spanish speaking people we meet in Los Angeles. The objective of our Spanish curriculum is to introduce children to this increasingly present language, as well as to nurture their understanding of language in general.
Our Spanish program also aims at developing communicative skills. We organize program content into two areas, responsive listening and evocative speaking. At each level of learning, the student works towards an increased proficiency in both areas.
Many of our families live everyday in a bilingual world, and all signs indicate that our children will be living in a multi-lingual world. In the same spirit that guides our Spanish program and through a similar pedagogy, we offer Mandarin and French to expose our kids to other cultures and languages.
