Spanish III

Spanish III equips students with the proficiency to engage in meaningful conversations and comprehend complex information in Spanish while deepening their understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. Designed for those who have completed three years of middle school Spanish or Spanish II in Upper School, this course strengthens interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational skills through exploration of authentic texts, lively discussions, formal and informal presentations, and varied writing tasks, all while refining students’ grammatical accuracy and depth of vocabulary use. 

 Students will explore thematic units such as personal relationships, daily routines and responsibilities, entertainment and pastimes, health and well-being, and travel and global citizenship while growing their ability to express themselves and comprehend more sophisticated language structures. Discussions about social customs, traditions, and current events in Spanish-speaking countries allow rich opportunities for cultural exploration, as well a chance to reflect on students’ own cultural identities and values as members of our global community. 

 By the end of the course, students will be able to confidently express their personal opinions and engage in more complex conversations in Spanish. They will be able to narrate past, present, and future events, comprehend diverse texts, and write with greater accuracy and clarity, all preparing them for advanced Spanish study and real-world communication.