The goal of the Spanish program is to teach the language and the culture of the diverse Spanish- speaking world. Students are encouraged to broaden their knowledge of culture and develop an open mind about cultural differences. Students learn grammatical structure and vocabulary and are encouraged to acquire both written and spoken language skills. They actively participate in learning through class discussion, practice and projects. Students learn about Hispanic cultures and the geography of the Hispanic world from ancient civilization to the present.
In Level 1 students acquire useful, high frequency vocabulary. By the end of the first year, the students are able to express themselves effectively in the present tense and can recognize the past tenses. Thematic vocabulary includes family, home, school schedule and sports, travel, clothes and colors, numbers and dates, and life at Cape Cod Tech
By the end of Level 2 students are studying the basics of the subjunctive mood. Students in Spanish 2 master the past tense, the imperfect and preterit. Thematic topics of vocabulary include talking on the phone and sending texts, personal relationships, life at home and at Cape Cod Tech, going on a date, fashion, shopping, and school life.