Learning a foreign language is important not only because of second language acquisition and communication, but it also broadens students’ cultural awareness, shows connections and comparisons between people and cultures, and students will also be able to see the relevance of Foreign languages within their own communities.  Below are links that show the value of learning another language.

Here are some links on foreign language.

Why study a foreign language?

•  http://www.languageswork.org.uk/

• http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/0304fortune.html

• http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4097/is_200304/ai_n9235369

• http://mum.neric.org/~jnotarni/parent~1.htm

•  http://library.adoption.com/Child-Development/Extracurricular-Activities-in-Childrens-Lives/article/3261/1.html

• http://cchs.churchill.k12.nv.us/
  

• Give Class syllabus & teacher contact information to parents
• Post assignments & grades online at the school's website for parents to view
• Get parents to help at school! Invite parents to be a teacher aid or a chaperone on student field trips
• Parent/Teacher conferences- any parent that would like to meet one on one to discuss their student's progress or would like to discuss ways to help at home may set up an appointment before or after school

• Even if parents do not know the Foreign Language there are still many ways to help
• Hold your child accountable by checking to see if their homework is complete
• Ask what they've learned and have them teach you
• Encourage them to use the language at home - Practice Makes Perfect
• Have them visit the online resources below

• Here are some websites that are available to help students practice their spanish at home

• explanation & review of key grammar points

• online videos that incorporate grammar & offer a great way to hear Spanish outside the classroom