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Baldwin Schools�World Language�Department:

Making the best selection for success in second language learning.

Bonjour

Buongiorno

Buenos Días

Dr. Jimmy Kalamaras

Director of ENL and World Languages

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World Language Program

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Intro to French, Italian, or Spanish

7th Grade

French 2R, Italian 2R, or Spanish 2R

9th Grade

French 3R, Italian 3R, or Spanish 3R

10th Grade

French 4R, Italian 4R, or Spanish 4R

11th Grade

French 5R, Italian 5R, or Spanish 5R

12th Grade

French 2H, Italian 2H, or Spanish 2H

9th Grade Honors

French 3H, Italian 3H, or Spanish 3H

10th Grade Honors

French 4H, Italian 4H, or Spanish 4H

11th Grade Honors

AP French, AP Italian, or AP Spanish

12th Grade Honors

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French 1, Italian 1, or Spanish 1

8th Grade

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Native Spanish

7th Grade

Native Spanish A

9th Grade

Native Spanish B

10th Grade

AP Spanish

11th Grade

Elective Language Course

French 1 or Italian 1

12th Grade

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Native Spanish

8th Grade

Native Spanish Track

New Language Track

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How to Choose Your Language?

Auditory and Oral Preference: 

You will be studying the language you select for the next 4-6 years before graduating from Baldwin. You will spend many hours listening and speaking in the target language. Choose a language that appeals to your ears. 

  • TIP: Take some time to listen to each of the language we offer. You can create a free account for the online program Pronunciator through the Baldwin Public Library and get a try out each language. 

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How to Choose Your Language?

Culture, Arts, and History: 

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How to Choose Your Language?

Culture and Travel: 

Choose  a language that is spoken in a part of the world that you would like to visit. Being able to speak the language and understand the culture of the country you are visiting  would be very helpful.

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How to Choose Your Language?

Culture, and Personal Interests: 

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How to Choose Your Language?

Culture, and Personal Interests: 

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How to Choose Your Language?

Interests and Career Goals: 

1) Is there a practical application in your future career?

2) Will this language help you in your coursework in college and in your career?

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Dove si parla l’Italiano?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxnPd0PgqjU

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb4zvZdrMz4

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¿Dónde se habla español?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPX0fYpSTMI

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Complete the

Language Selection Form

  • Find the link to the Google Form in your Google Classroom for ELA.
  • Don’t forget to discuss your choices with your family so that you can explain your choice and they can support you in your learning.

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Baldwin Schools�World Language�Department:

Making the best selection for success in second language learning.

Bonjour

Buongiorno

Buenos Días

Dr. Jimmy Kalamaras

Director of ENL and World Languages