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World Language Courses: An Impactful Learning Experience Available through FLVS

Posted on May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 by NIAC Collaborators

By Madison Poole and London Calhoun

Did you know that it’s easier for teenagers to learn world languages than it is for adults? Florida Virtual School (FLVS) offers a wide variety of world languages, surpassing the offerings of your average public or private school. The available languages include Chinese, Hebrew, Spanish, French, Latin, and American Sign Language. So, why should you consider taking a world language course? In this article, we will explain the significant impact these courses can have, especially when taken through FLVS.

How do World Language Courses Benefit You?

High school is the ideal time to embark on the journey of learning a new language. It presents the best opportunity to join such classes. Learning a new language has been proven to enhance overall academic performance, as it greatly impacts thinking, focusing, and listening abilities. While younger children tend to benefit more from language learning, it is unlikely to find such classes in a traditional brick-and-mortar school at their age. Nevertheless, high school students still reap numerous rewards from taking foreign language courses.

How FLVS Enhances Your World Language Learning Experience

FLVS goes above and beyond by offering a diverse selection of world language courses for students. The following six languages are available for you to choose from:

  1. Mandarin Chinese
  2. Spanish
  3. American Sign Language
  4. French
  5. Latin
  6. Hebrew

Taking a world language course with FLVS can be advantageous in many ways. FLVS provides these courses free of charge to Florida residents, eliminating the need for course fees. Moreover, you will have access to an instructor, guided notes to assist you throughout the course, and live lessons. Whether you are in elementary, middle, or high school, you can enroll in a world language course through FLVS. Although the options are limited for middle and elementary school, Spanish remains the only available language for those grade levels.

Sources:

  • Lead with Languages. “Why Learn Languages: Middle & High School.” Link
  • American Academy of Arts & Sciences. “Foreign Language Classes Becoming More Scarce in U.S. Schools.” Link
  • Newsdle. “Foreign Language Statistics.” Link
  • Whitby School. “Learning a New Language Helps Brain Development.” Link

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