Second Languages - French and Spanish

The LNC program in second language studies is designed to afford students the opportunity to develop communicative competence in another language and increase cultural understanding.

The curriculum is organized into seven overarching goals that have been adapted from the Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Preparing for the 21st Century. At each level of instruction, students will be able to demonstrate increased proficiency in the following areas:

• Interpersonal Communication
• Interpretive Communication
• Presentational Communication
• Cultures
• Comparisons
• Connections
• Communities

The 5th and 6th grade Spanish and French programs at LNC are designed for students who are beginning the study of the language and for those who have had minimal exposure to French/Spanish in earlier grades. The program is an introduction to both the language and its culture. The emphasis is on building a strong foundation through listening and speaking activities.