Intro to World Languages

Intro to World Languages

What is this class? Why are you taking it?

• German teacher for 15 years

• I live in Carlisle with my husband and two dogs

• I studied at JMU, Salzburg College and London Metropolitan University

• I've been to 11 countries other than the USA

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Frau Hoffman

Multiple Choice

What kind of pets does Frau Hoffman have?

• cats

• dogs

• rabbits

• no pets

Poll

Have you been to more or less countries than Frau?

• more

• less

Open Ended

Which country (or countries) would you really like to visit? Why?

What is this class? Why are you taking it?

An introduction to the three languages (and cultures) taught at CV - French, German, Spanish.

We'll also learn a little about HOW to learn a language.

You're in this class to help you decide whether you want to take a language in 7th or 8th grade (or high school).

Poll

Would you like to take a language in middle school?

• yes

• no

Poll

If yes, which language do you think you'd like to take?

• French

• German

• Spanish

Open Ended

In your opinion, what are the benefits of learning another language?

CV World Languages

French, German, Spanish

Levels 1-6 if you start in 7th grade

French teacher: Madame Gruver

German teacher: Frau Hoffman

Spanish teachers: Senora Cardile, Senorita Maravic, Senora Sandoval

What language skills do we learn?

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Listening

Reorder

Reorder the skills based on which you think is easiest - hardest.

• reading

• listening

• speaking

• writing

1

2

3

4

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Language Skills

Did you guess correctly?

Generally, comprehending a language (reading and listening) are easier than producing a language (speaking and writing).

Let's try these skills!

On the next few slides, you'll try reading, listening and writing.

On the next slide, read about Hans, a student in Germany. Then, use the reading to answer the questions that follow.

Multiple Choice

Which class does Hans find boring?

• social studies

• math

• ELA

• lunch

Multiple Choice

How does Hans get to school?

• car

• bus

• train

• bike

Multiple Choice

Which word means "teacher"?

• Stunde

• Mittagessen

• Nach

• Lehrer

Open Ended

What do you think the word "nicht" means?

Open Ended

How do you say "friends" in German?

Listening

On the next slide, listen to someone speaking French. Write what you think they're saying (even if you don't understand the whole thing!)

Open Ended

What do you think he's saying?

Open Ended

Write a sentence in Spanish - WITHOUT using Google translate or a dictionary!

Class Expectations

1. Be prepared when you arrive - pencil, packet, in your assigned seat.

2. Listen when Frau Hoffman is talking.

3. Be respectful to EVERYONE in the room!

I will end class. If you've behaved well, we lined up at 10:54 so you can leave right away so you're not too late to lunch. I will let you know if/when you can line up!

Open Ended

What questions do you have about this class or about learning a language at CV?

What do you know?

Let's play Blooket and see what you already know about world languages!