Fourth Grade World Language Experience - Virtual

Dear Parent or Guardian,

This year, 4th-grade students will have the opportunity to participate in a live world language experience at their elementary schools with middle school world languages teachers prior to the deadline for submitting course selection cards. In addition, we hope this virtual world language experience here might be helpful. The purpose of both world language experiences is to help students and families choose a language for future study. To help you and your child make this decision, we will provide students with exposure to both French and Spanish. Please click on the links below to explore both the French and Spanish languages. You never know what your child may find interesting or fascinating about these languages.

Since many students in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District continue studying a world language through their senior year of high school, choosing a language is important. We would like to share some factors for your consideration as your child makes this decision.

The child’s interest and comfort in one of the languages presented in the program. When choosing a language, please consider which language interests your child more. Motivation is one factor that heavily influences language acquisition.
Family background (ethnic heritage, family experience in the language)
Both French and Spanish (among other languages) are grouped in the 'easiest languages' category for English speakers, according to the US Foreign Service Institute.
Cultural and travel interests.

To help you and your child select a language, this program targets the benefits of studying the languages we offer in middle school. Please be aware that your child can pursue these languages and additional languages - German, Italian, and Latin - at Conestoga High School.

We hope you enjoy the virtual world language experience. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at gatelyp@tesd.net.

Sincerely,

Patrick Gately, Ed.D.

World Languages Curriculum Supervisor

French

Welcome to the Elementary French Page. Here, your child can read about the benefits to learning the French language. Students can also watch three mini

lessons linked below.

Why study French?

The study of French is of great professional and cultural value to students. In the Greater Delaware Valley alone, there are more than 50 French-owned or related companies!
French is an official language in 29 countries and regions and is spoken by 321 million people worldwide, making it a popular choice for non-native speakers.
One major benefit to choosing to learn French is the large amount of shared vocabulary in English. More than 1/3 of English vocabulary comes from the French language.
Along with English, French is also the official working language of the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, the International Labor Bureau, the International Olympic Committee, the 31-member Council of Europe, and the International Red Cross.
Exploring the traditions of French-speaking countries gives students fresh insights into their own way of life. They might try their hand at French cuisine, visit museums to admire the work of French impressionists, and feel very much like citizens of the global community.

Mini-Video Lessons
The Body – Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Greetings and Expressions
What Do You Like to Do?

Resources
Students may want to consider signing up for Duolingo*. Duolingo is a free language learning program available as a mobile app or on the web which also offers a premium service for a fee. Duolingo is designed for students to work through their language skills with bite-sized designed lessons at any level.
* By clicking on this link, you will be leaving the T/E School District website and visiting a third-party website. The T/E School District is not responsible for content on third-party websites.

Spanish

Welcome to the Elementary Spanish Page. Here, your child can read about the benefits to learning the Spanish language. Students can also watch three mini lessons linked below.

Why study Spanish?

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, and it is spoken by more than 50 million people in the United States.
In the professional world, proficiency in Spanish will be valuable, not only for business in the US, but also for business in the international world.
There are 23 Spanish-speaking countries in the world. By knowing Spanish, you will enhance your travel experience by being able to communicate in the language and better understand the culture of the place to where you are traveling.
Exploring the traditions of Spanish-speaking countries gives students fresh insights into their own way of life. They might try their hand at Hispanic cuisine, visit museums to admire the work of Spanish surrealists, and feel very much like citizens of the global community.

Mini-Video Lessons
The Body – Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Greetings and Expressions
What Do You Like To Do?

Resources
Students may want to consider signing up for Duolingo*. Duolingo is a free language learning program available as a mobile app or on the web which also offers a premium service for a fee. Duolingo is designed for students to work through their language skills with bite-sized designed lessons at any level.
* By clicking on this link, you will be leaving the T/E School District website and visiting a third-party website. The T/E School District is not responsible for content on third-party websites.

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