Foreign Language
Learning a foreign language such as Spanish, French, Mandarin, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, German, or Turkish opens up a world of opportunities for communication, cultural understanding, and personal growth. Each language offers unique insights into the traditions, history, and values of the people who speak it. For example, Spanish and French are widely spoken across multiple continents, making them useful for travel and international careers. Mandarin, with its deep roots in Chinese culture, connects learners to one of the world's oldest civilizations and fastest-growing economies. Italian and Portuguese allow exploration of rich literary, musical, and artistic traditions, while Korean offers access to modern pop culture as well as historical heritage. German is known for its precision and is widely used in science and technology, and Turkish provides a gateway to the diverse cultures of both Europe and Asia. Studying these languages helps improve memory, boosts problem-solving skills, and enhances empathy by exposing learners to different ways of thinking and expressing ideas.
Kindergarten Foreign Language Curriculum
In kindergarten, learning foreign languages like Spanish, French, Mandarin, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, German, or Turkish is a fun and exciting way to introduce children to different cultures and ways of speaking. At this early age, the focus is on playful learning through songs, stories, games, and simple words or phrases. Children can learn how to say hello, count numbers, name colors, and talk about family or animals in different languages. This helps build their listening and memory skills while opening their minds to the idea that people around the world speak in many different ways. Learning a foreign language in kindergarten also helps children develop curiosity, kindness, and appreciation for others, laying a strong foundation for global learning as they grow.
Kindergarten Syllabus
3-5 year old
1. Listening and Speaking Skills
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Learn basic greetings and farewells (e.g., hello, goodbye, thank you)
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Introduce self and ask simple questions (e.g., What’s your name? How are you?)
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Practice classroom phrases (e.g., sit down, raise your hand, listen)
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Repeat common words through songs, rhymes, and games
2. Vocabulary Building
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Numbers 1–10
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Colors and shapes
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Family members (e.g., mother, father, sister, brother)
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Body parts
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Common animals
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Basic classroom and everyday objects
3. Songs, Stories, and Rhymes
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Sing traditional children’s songs in the target language
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Listen to and act out simple stories
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Recite easy rhymes and chants to build pronunciation and rhythm
4. Cultural Awareness
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Learn about simple cultural traditions, holidays, and greetings
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Explore foods, flags, and clothing through crafts and visuals
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Participate in cultural celebrations with music, dance, or storytelling
5. Fun and Interactive Activities
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Play games like memory match, color hunts, and number bingo
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Use puppets, pictures, and role-play for conversation practice
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Watch short videos or cartoons in the target language
The focus at this level is on exposure, enjoyment, and building a positive attitude toward language learning.
Grade 1 Foreign Language Curriculum
In Grade 1, learning a foreign language such as Spanish, French, Mandarin, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, German, or Turkish focuses on building basic communication skills in a fun and interactive way. Students begin to learn simple greetings, numbers, colors, days of the week, and basic classroom vocabulary through songs, games, stories, and role-play. They also start to recognize sounds, letters, and simple words in the new language. Cultural elements are introduced to help children understand the customs, foods, holidays, and traditions of people who speak the language. This early exposure helps improve listening, memory, and pronunciation skills, while also encouraging openness, curiosity, and respect for other cultures. The goal is to make language learning enjoyable and to build a strong foundation for future language development.
Grade 1 Syllabus
5-6 year old
1. Listening and Speaking
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Practice basic greetings and polite expressions (e.g., hello, goodbye, please, thank you)
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Learn to introduce self and ask/answer simple questions (e.g., What’s your name? How old are you?)
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Respond to classroom instructions in the target language
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Repeat words and short phrases with correct pronunciation
2. Vocabulary Expansion
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Numbers 1–20
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Days of the week and months of the year
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Colors and shapes
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Basic emotions (e.g., happy, sad, tired)
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Family members and pets
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Food and drinks
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Weather and seasons
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Simple action words (e.g., run, jump, sing, read)
3. Reading and Recognition
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Recognize letters or characters in the target language
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Read simple words and match them to pictures
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Understand simple written instructions or short sentences
4. Writing Practice
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Trace and copy new vocabulary words
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Label pictures with correct words
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Write simple phrases or short sentences with support
5. Cultural Understanding
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Explore holidays and traditions from different countries
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Learn about traditional clothing, music, and food
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Celebrate simple cultural events through crafts, songs, and storytelling
6. Interactive and Creative Learning
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Sing songs and recite rhymes in the target language
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Use puppets, flashcards, and games to reinforce vocabulary
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Participate in role-play and storytelling activities
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Watch short language videos and cartoons
This syllabus emphasizes fun, repetition, and building confidence through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
Grade 2 Foreign Language Curriculum
In Grade 2, learning a foreign language such as Spanish, French, Mandarin, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, German, or Turkish continues to build on basic vocabulary and communication skills in a fun and engaging way. Students begin to form simple sentences and ask or answer basic questions related to everyday topics like greetings, family, weather, school, food, and hobbies. Listening and speaking remain the main focus, with some early reading and writing activities introduced to strengthen language recognition. Cultural exploration is deepened through stories, songs, crafts, and celebrations from different countries. Students also learn polite expressions and common phrases used in daily life. The goal is to build confidence in using the language while nurturing an appreciation for other cultures and ways of life
Grade 2 Syllabus
6-7 year old
1. Listening and Speaking
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Continue using basic greetings and introductions
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Ask and answer simple questions (e.g., "Where do you live?", "What do you like?")
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Understand and respond to classroom instructions in the target language
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Participate in short dialogues and group conversations using familiar phrases
2. Vocabulary Development
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Numbers up to 50
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Colors, shapes, and sizes
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Family members and relationships
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School and classroom objects
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Common foods and meals
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Clothes and weather
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Animals (pets, farm, wild)
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Places in the community (e.g., park, library, store)
3. Reading and Recognition
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Read and match familiar words to pictures
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Understand short, simple texts like captions or comic strips
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Read aloud simple sentences and short dialogues with support
4. Writing Practice
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Write words, short phrases, and simple sentences using familiar vocabulary
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Fill in blanks in short stories or dialogues
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Label pictures and complete basic worksheets in the target language
5. Grammar and Structure
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Recognize and use singular/plural forms
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Learn basic sentence structures (subject + verb + object)
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Use common verbs in the present tense (e.g., to be, to have, to like)
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Practice gender and articles (as applicable to the language)
6. Cultural Exploration
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Discover cultural customs and holidays of countries where the language is spoken
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Learn about traditional food, music, dances, and festivals
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Compare daily routines and traditions with their own culture
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Participate in simple cultural art or craft activities
7. Interactive Learning and Projects
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Use songs, chants, and games to reinforce vocabulary and grammar
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Perform simple skits or dialogues
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Watch short videos and cartoons in the target language
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Create posters, mini-books, or flashcards as creative language projects
This syllabus helps children develop stronger language skills while nurturing cultural appreciation and communication confidence.
Grade 3 Foreign Language Curriculum
In Grade 3, the foreign language curriculum—whether in Spanish, French, Mandarin, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, German, or Turkish—focuses on strengthening communication skills and expanding vocabulary through more structured activities. Students learn to express themselves using full sentences in conversations about familiar topics like family, school, food, weather, and daily routines. They begin to read short passages and write simple sentences, building a stronger foundation in grammar and sentence structure. Listening and speaking remain key, but reading and writing are integrated more frequently. Cultural lessons are explored in greater depth, including traditions, holidays, and everyday life in countries where the language is spoken. Through interactive games, songs, dialogues, and projects, students develop confidence and a growing curiosity about global cultures, laying the groundwork for more advanced language study in later grades.
Grade 3 Syllabus
8-9 year old
1. Listening and Speaking
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Understand and follow multi-step instructions
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Engage in short conversations using complete sentences
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Ask and answer questions about everyday topics (e.g., “What do you like to eat?”, “What time is it?”)
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Retell simple stories or describe pictures in the target language
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Improve pronunciation through listening activities, songs, and role-plays
2. Vocabulary and Topics
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Numbers up to 100
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Calendar terms: days, months, seasons
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Daily routines and telling time
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Clothing and shopping vocabulary
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Rooms and items in the house
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Foods, meals, and simple recipes
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Community places and transportation
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Hobbies, sports, and leisure activities
3. Reading Comprehension
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Read and understand simple short stories, poems, and dialogues
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Identify main ideas and details in basic texts
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Match sentences with images or sequence short stories
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Begin recognizing question words (who, what, when, where, etc.)
4. Writing and Grammar
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Write simple paragraphs about familiar topics (e.g., My family, My favorite food)
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Use correct word order and basic punctuation
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Practice using verbs in the present tense
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Introduction to subject-verb agreement and noun-adjective agreement
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Learn and apply basic conjunctions (and, but, because)
5. Cultural Studies
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Explore geography and major landmarks of countries where the language is spoken
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Study cultural traditions, festivals, and famous people
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Compare schools, homes, foods, and celebrations around the world
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Participate in cultural projects like crafts, songs, or cooking demonstrations
6. Interactive Activities
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Sing songs and recite poems in the target language
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Act out real-life situations like ordering food or shopping
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Use games, flashcards, and digital tools for practice
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Create mini-books, posters, and storyboards
Grade 3 learners are ready for more structured language use, while still learning through fun, visual, and hands-on experiences.
Grade 4 Foreign Language Curriculum
In Grade 4, the foreign language curriculum—covering languages such as Spanish, French, Mandarin, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, German, or Turkish—focuses on developing more independent communication skills and deeper cultural awareness. Students expand their vocabulary and learn to use proper grammar in speaking and writing simple paragraphs about everyday topics like family, hobbies, school activities, time, and travel. They engage in short conversations, ask and answer questions, and read short stories or dialogues to build comprehension. Writing skills grow through exercises like journaling, labeling, and creating mini-dialogues. Cultural studies are more detailed, helping students understand customs, traditions, food, music, and celebrations from countries where the language is spoken. The Grade 4 curriculum encourages learners to express ideas more confidently while fostering a lifelong interest in language and global understanding.
Grade 4 Syllabus
10 year old
1. Listening and Speaking
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Participate in longer conversations and dialogues with peers and teachers
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Ask and answer questions using complete sentences (e.g., “What is your favorite season?”, “Can you describe your house?”)
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Understand and respond to questions on various topics (e.g., school, hobbies, food, family)
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Practice pronunciation and intonation through dialogues, stories, and songs
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Use descriptive language to discuss people, places, and things in more detail
2. Vocabulary and Topics
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Numbers up to 1,000
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Time: telling the time, days of the week, months of the year
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Weather, seasons, and geographic features (e.g., mountains, rivers)
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Detailed vocabulary about home, furniture, and rooms
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Extended food and drink vocabulary (e.g., breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
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Family members, relationships, and age
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School subjects, classroom items, and activities
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Countries, cities, and places of interest in countries where the language is spoken
3. Reading Comprehension
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Read and understand longer sentences and short paragraphs
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Extract key information from stories, dialogues, and poems
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Answer questions about short readings, including comprehension and inference
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Read and discuss simple, familiar texts with support (e.g., fables, dialogues, or short stories)
4. Writing Skills
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Write paragraphs describing everyday activities and personal interests (e.g., My family, A day at school)
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Learn to write basic letters, postcards, or emails in the target language
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Practice using adjectives, adverbs, and conjunctions to form more complex sentences
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Write short descriptions about familiar places, people, and events
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Begin understanding and applying basic rules of punctuation and capitalization
5. Grammar
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Introduction to the past tense (simple past or equivalent tense in the target language)
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Review of subject-verb agreement and noun-adjective agreement
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Use of basic prepositions (in, on, under, next to)
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Expansion of sentence structure with conjunctions (and, or, but, because)
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Use of possessive forms (my, your, his, her, etc.)
6. Cultural Exploration
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Study cultural customs, holidays, and celebrations in countries where the language is spoken
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Learn about traditions, food, music, dance, and festivals
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Understand and discuss how these cultural elements compare to their own traditions
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Create cultural projects, such as posters, dioramas, or performances, reflecting what they’ve learned
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Explore famous landmarks and historical figures in the target language country
7. Interactive and Creative Learning
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Engage in role-play and skits based on real-life situations (e.g., at a restaurant, traveling to a new place)
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Play language games, word puzzles, and quizzes to reinforce vocabulary and grammar
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Use songs, videos, and digital resources for interactive learning
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Create mini-projects such as storytelling, drawing, or crafts based on vocabulary and themes studied
This Grade 4 syllabus introduces more complex sentence structures and grammar concepts while still focusing on interactive, creative activities to build language skills.