World Languages
Welcome to the World Language Department's Course Catalog
Spanish is an academic subject that means the first contact with a foreign language and culture for most of our students. Learning a second language implies overcoming bias, a better understanding of different cultures and better opportunities in the job market. These valuable skills students acquire are the result of a steady work that implies a high level of interaction with their peers and attention to detail in spelling, proper use of grammar and pronunciation. Good results can only be obtained by persistence in the study, as students move from one Spanish course to the next building upon their previous knowledge. It is therefore important to underline that memorization and review of past content are a must in order to succeed at any level.
Many colleges in Colorado require students to have two credits of world languages. Students who intend to complete four years of Spanish are recommended to enroll in Spanish in their freshmen year, while those with a different plan can attend classes at a later stage.
We live in a changing community and the number of Hispanic students at Elizabeth High School is growing. These students are required to take a placement test before enrollment so that they can take a course that fits their needs and provides them with better growth opportunities.
Click the courses below to see the details of each.
Spanish I - A
Students use the language authentically, communicating in real-life situations from the beginning of the course. They learn the sound system, basic grammar and vocabulary, primarily through creative use of the language in meaningful contexts.
Spanish I - B
Students continue to use and acquire the language authentically. Students are expanding upon their ability to communicate in real-life situations throughout the course. They continue to acquire basic grammar and vocabulary and more complex structures, primarily through creative use of the language in meaningful contexts.
Spanish II - A
Students continue to learn the language through its use in realistic contexts with more complex grammatical structures. Additional listening, reading, writing and speaking skills are acquired through practice with authentic materials, songs, and real-life situations.
Spanish II - B
Students continue to learn the language through its use in realistic contexts with more complex grammatical structures. Additional listening, reading, writing and speaking skills are acquired through practice with authentic materials, songs, and real-life situations.
Spanish III - A
Study continues in all four skill areas; reading, writing, speaking, listening, and cultural awareness. Students continue to work toward mastery of the essential elements of grammar and development of a sufficient vocabulary to use the language proficiently in most situations.
Spanish III - B
Study continues in all four skill areas and culture. Students continue to work toward mastery of the essential elements of grammar and development of a sufficient vocabulary to use the language proficiently in most situations. Intense focus on the past tenses will occur in this semester.
Spanish IV - A
Students continue to study Spanish through an informal, conversational approach. This course has an important component on grammar and vocabulary, improving the student’s language skills with complex structures and putting emphasis on accuracy and clear expression of ideas.
Spanish IV - B
Students continue to study Spanish through an informal, conversational approach. This course has an important component on grammar and vocabulary, improving the student’s language skills with complex structures and putting emphasis on accuracy and clear expression of ideas.
CE Spanish 1011
Students continue to learn the language through its use in realistic contexts with more complex grammatical structures.
CE Spanish 1012
Students continue to study Spanish through an informal, conversational approach. This course has an important component on grammar and vocabulary, improving the student’s language skills with complex structures and putting emphasis on accuracy and clear expression of ideas.