Spanish III

Students continue to develop their proficiency in the language in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They understand short conversations and can be understood by native speakers accustomed to dealing with non-native speakers of Spanish. Emphasis is on consistent use of the language for classroom activities. Students recount uncomplicated events and experiences orally, read short authentic material for main idea, and write about familiar topics using more complex grammatical structures. Knowledge of cultural perspectives and practices is expanded.