St. Juliana Spanish classes

Why Learn a Foreign Language?

Just a few of the many reasons…

(University of South Florida, J. Plaitz)

English vocabulary skills increase with the study of a foreign language.
English reading skills improve when students study a foreign language.
Analyzing skills increase when learning a foreign language.
Higher order thinking skills like problem solving, dealing with abstract concepts and inferencing are all increased when studying a foreign language.
Quality of English writing among students improves with foreign language study.
and finally, to connect with our world, to expand our personal horizons, to think critically and
creatively, and to learn about our world and the people in it!

How can I help my child learn Spanish?

Check out this Spanish class web log to see what each grade level is working on, and review and reinforce those concepts at home!
Quiz them on their Spanish vocab phrases and words.
Review and practice the information covered in class that is included in the students' notebooks (grades 5-8).
Ask them to teach you new words or phrases.
Buy a magazine or book in Spanish.
Watch a DVD with Spanish subtitles.
Take a trip to one of the 21 Spanish-speaking countries.
Make flashcards with Spanish vocab words and phrases.
Make your own Memory or Concentration game with our Spanish words and phrases.
Try playing some Spanish games online; use the links above or also try:

www.classzone.com - for middle and junior high students, this site corresponds to our En español! Level 1a textbook. It includes flashcards and practice quizzes.

www.quia.com - go to the Quia Web, the on the Student side on the right you can click on Shared Activities, and click on Spanish. You can enter a keyword (such as a theme we cover in class like color words, adjectives,pronouns, number vocab, etc.) and you will be given links to corresponding activities (from over 5,000 total!) like hangman, jeopardy, hidden pictures and battleship.

Bienvenidos! Welcome to our Spanish Class weblog!