French is a modern language that is spoken in countries all around the world. We offer a full curriculum of French, including Advanced Placement for those students who begin studying in Grade 8. All of our French teachers are native speakers.

French 1

French 1 is a full year course that introduces students to the French language and culture. French 1 is a high school level course regardless of whether it is taught in Middle School or High School. Students learn how to communicate in the present tense and are introduced to the past tense. The major components of this course are reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and culture. Students may enter this course with no previous background in French or with a background that is not sufficient to constitute a high school level course in French. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: See graduation requirements; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: none

French 2

French 2 is a full year course that builds on French 1. Students improve their ability to communicate in the present tense in French by learning reflexive verbs. They also learn how to communicate in the past tense (using two past tenses) as well as the future and the progressive tenses. The major components of this class are reading writing, speaking, listening, grammar and culture. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: See graduation requirements; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: French 1 or Departmental evaluation of transcript and Teacher recommendation

French 3

French 3 is a full year course building on French 2. Students will continue to review and use verb tenses, build on vocabulary, grammar and read, read, read! Speaking and understanding are strongly emphasized this year. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: See graduation requirements; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: French 2 or Departmental evaluation of transcript and Teacher recommendation

French 4

French 4 is a full year course building on previous years’ knowledge. Students improve their ability to communicate in the tenses learned at previous levels plus learn most of the remaining compound verb tenses students should be able to read a French novel by the end of this course. The major components of this class are reading writing, speaking, listening grammar and culture. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: See graduation requirements; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: French 3 or Departmental evaluation of transcript and Teacher recommendation

China is one of the fastest-developing countries and rising in prominence everyday. As a result, Mandarin is quickly becoming, the world over, one of the most desirable of second languages to master. Our students have endless opportunities both in and out of school to hone those skills. We respect and celebrate diversity at the school but, considering China as a temporary home, also consider an ability to communicate in the Chinese language as a practical tool for life beyond Concordia.

Mandarin as a Foreign Language 1-4

Mandarin as a Foreign Language (MFL) targets those students with little to no background in the Chinese language. This course lays a foundation across three major communicative modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and through basic thematic topics. Listening, Speaking, Recognizing Chinese Characters, Reading, and Writing (via laptop) skills are fostered. Basic Chinese culture is introduced accordingly. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: See graduation requirements; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: Each course must be completed in succession or permission of Director

Heritage Mandarin 1-8

Heritage Mandarin is designed to serve those students who have successfully completed MFL 4 or for those students with a background in spoken Mandarin but requiring additional work on literacy skills. Both spoken and written Mandarin are emphasized. The goal is to provide students with ongoing and varied opportunities to further develop their proficiencies (in terms of communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities) within the Chinese language. Practical writing assignments such as developing advertisements, short reports, etc are introduced. Students are assessed for correct placement.

Advanced levels of Heritage Mandarin emphasize both speech and writing. Contemporary and Historical Chinese culture is explored, providing an opportunity for students to expand their knowledge of Chinese culture. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: See graduation requirements; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: Successful completion of MFL4 or permission of Director

Spanish is a modern language that is spoken in countries all around the world. We offer a full curriculum, including Advanced Placement for those students who begin studying in Grade 8. All of our Spanish teachers are native speakers.

Spanish 1

Spanish 1 is a full year course that introduces students to the Spanish language and culture. Spanish 1 is a High School level course regardless of whether it is taught in Middle school or High School. Students learn how to communicate in the present tense and are introduced to the past tense. The major components of this course are reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and culture. Students may enter this course with no previous background in Spanish or with a background that is not sufficient to constitute a high school level course in Spanish. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: See graduation requirements; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: none

Spanish 2

Spanish 2 is a full year course that builds on Spanish 1. Students improve their ability to communicate in the present tense in Spanish by learning reflexive verbs. They also learn how to communicate in the past tense (using two past tensing in Spanish) as well as, the future and the progressive tenses. The major components of this class are reading writing, speaking, listening, grammar and culture. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: See graduation requirements; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or Departmental evaluation of transcript and Teacher recommendation

Spanish 3

Spanish 3 is a full year course that builds on Spanish 2. Students improve their ability to speak in the past, present and future by learning some compound verb tenses, commands and the subjunctive tense. The major components of this class are reading writing, speaking, listening, grammar and culture. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: See graduation requirements; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Spanish 2 or Departmental evaluation of transcript and Teacher recommendation

Spanish 4

Spanish 4 is a full year course that builds on Spanish 3. Students improve their ability to communicate in the tenses learned at previous levels plus learn most of the remaining compound verb tenses students should be able to read a Spanish newspaper by the end of this course. The major components of this class are reading writing, speaking, listening grammar and culture. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: See graduation requirements; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: Spanish 3 or Departmental evaluation of transcript and Teacher recommendation