Foreign Languages Mission Statement
The Hyde School Language Department systematically and sequentially develops the basic skills of language acquisition: reading and listening comprehension, articulation, writing, and conversation. Through this evolving attainment of a foreign language, students begin to appreciate the various cultural and geographical settings in which the language is used, as well as the historical and present context of its expression.
Spanish 1 Foreign Languages | Grades 9–12
Spanish 2 Foreign Languages | Grades 9–12 | Prerequisite: Spanish 1 Building on the skills developed in Spanish 1, this course provides instruction in more complex grammar and more advanced oral and written expression. Major goals include developing stronger abilities to read and to present knowledge in both oral and written form with clarity, purpose, and understanding. As a class, students also learn about other Spanish-speaking cultures, evaluating contexts, perspectives, and assumptions that illuminate why Spanish is such an important and widespread language in the world today. Spanish 4 Foreign Languages | Grades 11–12 | Prerequisite: Spanish 3 Spanish 4 continues and deepens the study of Spanish culture and literature by introducing more advanced vocabulary, grammatical concepts, writing, and conversational skills. All previously learned grammatical concepts are thoroughly reviewed and expanded, and students apply them to formal written compositions. Reading strategies and the fundamentals of formal composition are introduced in conjunction with level-appropriate literary selections. The class is conducted almost exclusively in Spanish, and students are expected to practice the language with designated partners, classmates, and teachers to the fullest extent of their ability.
Spanish 1 provides students with a general introduction to the Spanish language, including its sound system, pronunciation, functional vocabulary related to everyday life, cultural information, and basic grammatical structures. Emphasis is on the acquisition of four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and introductory writing. Students leave with the foundational tools to navigate simple real-world situations in Spanish and a growing appreciation for the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Spanish 3 Foreign Languages | Grades 10–12 | Prerequisite: Spanish 2
The emphasis in Spanish 3 is on understanding and correctly applying previously learned grammatical concepts alongside new aspects of Spanish grammar, moving students toward genuine proficiency in the language. Students express themselves both orally and in writing at a more advanced level, building additional vocabulary and growing their knowledge of the culture, history, arts, traditions, and peoples of the Spanish-speaking world through listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language.
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