Languages Department

St. Peter's Boys High School

Languages Department

The program of studies offered is based on a three year sequence. Students are required to study the same language for at least three successive years.

Spanish/Italian 1 (9th Year)

These courses are intended for those students who have little or no previous experience in foreign language. The aim of the course is to give the students the material and experience needed to communicate in the foreign language. By the end of the year, students will be able to comprehend, initiate and respond to simple statements and questions, and to engage in simple face-to-face conversations with the vocabulary, structure and phonology appropriate at this level.

Spanish/Italian 2 (10th Year)

For those students who have successfully completed the first year course. The aim of these courses is to increase facility in language usage in the four skills, speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Spanish/Italian 3 (11th Year)

For those students who have successfully completed the second year course. Upon successful completion of these courses, students will be able to: comprehend short conversations on simple topics in everyday situations; initiate and sustain a conversation; understand simple narratives and descriptive authentic materials and edited texts within a familiar context; write simple notes, letters, and short reports.

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