Listening, reading, writing, speaking and recording activities
DiglotWeave Stories
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Target language presented in familiar context
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Builds vocabulary without rote memorization
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Improves reading and listening skills in native and target language
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Focuses on comprehension
Interactive Games
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Learning vocabulary and grammar become fun and effective
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Students learn to decipher language
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Improved course retention and completion rates
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Wide variety of activities and teaching methods keep students interested
Elementary German 1 for Summer
Course ideal for: Grades K - 6 | Ages 6 - 12
Students can learn a new language during their summer break and receive course credit!
We suggest elementary students, regardless of language experience, begin with Elementary German 1. This will allow the student to adjust to the unique teaching methods and assure they possess a solid
base-knowledge of the language.
Courses must be completed by September 30, 2010.
Which option is right for you?
1. Just the Course
Our courses are designed to meet the specific needs and requirements of students grades K-12.
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20/40 lessons online course
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Age-specific content
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No experience needed
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Game-based lessons
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Engaging content
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Culture exploration
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Aligned to state standards
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Self-paced calendar
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Online assessments
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Motivating reward system
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Oral and written exercises
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Record and listen tools
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Printable assignments
2. Add a Transcript
Under this option, you will receive a printed and signed transcript at the completion of the course. After completing
all the assignments in the course, the student submits them for grading. A certified language teacher then grades the writing and speaking assignments, provides overall feedback, and calculates a final grade that combines the writing and speaking grades with the computer graded assessments. powerspeaK¹² is
accredited through the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS).*
3. Add a Certified Teacher
Purchase our Teacher Support option and you'll receive a Transcript as well as support from a certified language teacher.
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One-on-one support
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Certified teacher
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Provides email support
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Grades assignments
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Grades assessments
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Answers questions
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Provides feedback
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Encourages progress
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Improves success rates
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Assists with test prep
* Parents are advised to check with their student's school to ensure the
institution will accept the academic credit issued by The PowerspeaK¹² Foreign Language School
Course
Overview Studies show that early exposure to foreign languages
produces long term cognitive and academic benefits. Elementary
aged students have a unique ability to absorb language and
to learn pronunciation. This course is highly visual, story and activity based that will have students loving
German. Games in the course make learning fun. Unique powerspeaK¹²
approaches also allow students to tell the stories themselves.
This course is not just an introduction to German, it’s
an adventure.
Take this course and polish your foreign language skills during summer when you have more time. Take it for enrichment or for course credit.
