Because God originated languages, He has control over man's ability to speak and understand other languages. One major reason for learning a modern language is that such knowledge can contribute to a Christian's usefulness in God's service, particularly in the field of missions. Knowing another language can be of great benefit in many careers such as business, medicine, literature, industry, journalism, and education. A third reason to study a foreign language is the enrichment and better understanding of our own English language that such study provides.
 

Spanish 1 (9th-12th grade)

An introductory course in which, in addition to learning the Spanish language, students are made aware of Spanish speaking countries and various aspects of their culture. Correct pronunciation is learned and the student is expected to be able to both speak and understand relatively simple expressions and sentences in Spanish. Topics presented include the following: phrases used in greeting, telling time, days of the week, the numbers to 1,000, the seasons, and weather expressions. Points of grammar include: word order, present tense verb endings, the future tense, possessive adjectives, noun and adjective agreement, and some stem-changing verbs.

Spanish 2 (9th-12th grade)

This course contains a review of all first year Spanish and adds more vocabulary and points of grammar. Vocabulary words are centered around one theme per chapter, such as the classroom, types of stores, parts of the body, etc. New points of grammar include the following: a more thorough study of the present tense, the preterite tense, reflexive and present progressive verbs, demonstrative and relative pronouns, and both direct and indirect object pronouns. Some chapters include translation work from Spanish writings. The student is expected to be able to use the vocabulary and grammar in conversation.

Spanish 3 (10th-12th grade)

The third year of Spanish will provide a more in-depth study of vocabulary, idioms, grammar and composition while also continuing to emphasize comprehension and conversation in the "target" language. Students will continue to study Spanish culture and Scripture (reading, translation, and memorization). Independent projects will be emphasized as students will be encouraged to creatively and realistically apply what they have learned. The class will predominantly be taught in Spanish.

Spanish 4 (11th & 12th grade)

Spanish IV will provide opportunity for students to apply all grammar and vocabulary learned up to that point by requiring reading of Spanish works and writing papers in response to the readings. Students may also have opportunity to teach younger students various Spanish lessons.

French 1 (9th-12th grade)

An introductory course in which, in addition to learning the French language, students are made aware of French speaking countries and various aspects of their culture. Correct pronunciation is learned and the student is expected to be able to both speak and understand relatively simple expressions and sentences in French. Topics presented include the following: phrases used in greeting, telling time, days of the week, the numbers to 100, the seasons, weather expressions, as well as basic everyday conversational words and phrases. Points of grammar include: word order, present tense verb endings, possessive adjectives, noun and adjective agreement, and subject pronouns.

French 2 (9th-12th grade)

This course contains a review of all first year French and adds more vocabulary and points of grammar. Vocabulary words are centered on one theme per chapter such as the classroom, types of stores, parts of the body, etc. New points of grammar include the following: a more thorough study of the present tense, past tense, demonstrative and relative pronouns, and both direct and indirect pronouns. The student is expected to be able to use the vocabulary and grammar in conversation.

French 3 (10th-12th grade)

The third year of French will provide a more in-depth study of vocabulary, idioms, grammar and composition while also continuing to emphasize comprehension and conversation in the "target" language. Students will continue to study French culture and Scripture (reading, translation, and memorization). They will have opportunities to read and respond to short stories and poems in French. Independent projects will be emphasized as students will be encouraged to creatively and realistically apply what they have learned. The class will predominantly be taught in French. Cultural projects such as planning special days, field trips, etc., will be an added opportunity at this third-year level.

French 4 (11th & 12th grade)

French IV will provide opportunity for students to apply all grammar and vocabulary learned up to that point by requiring reading of French works and writing papers in response to the readings. Students will also complete at least one large project.