Power SpeaK-12(Gr. K-12)

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powerspeaK-12 is an award-winning* foreign language program for kindergarteners to high schoolers. Designed just for kids, powerspeaK-12 courses tap into the innate ability kids possess to learn a new language quickly and easily. All courses are available with or without teacher support.

Programs are designed for:
Elementary School Levels 1-2
Middle School Levels 1-2
High School Levels I, II, III, and AP®

Some language learning programs marketed for children and teens are really adult programs that have essentially been repackaged and re-marketed for students.

Not powerspeaK-12. powerspeaK¹² courses were designed from the start for kids, whose young minds are still open to learning a language as a native speaker. This is important, because by the time we are adults, the language “compartments” in our brains have narrowed, diminishing our ability to comfortably learn a language like a native speaker. powerspeaK¹² taps into, and capitalizes on, the innate ability that kids possess to learn languages quickly and easily.
Choose the course that’s just right for your child!
Distinguishing features help students succeed

The powerspeaK-12 world language courses have numerous distinguishing features that set them apart and help to ensure a successful learning experience for your students in grades K-12. powerspeaK¹² courses:
• Simulate natural language immersion, enabling students to pick up the new language in much the same way they picked up their primary language.
• Leverage multiple methods of teaching, encouraging multi-sensory learning and reinforcing connections through the use of rich graphics, audio, video, and music.
• Include engaging, age-appropriate content, games, and culturally relevant activities, helping students to enjoy their studies and remain highly motivated.
• Include tests and the option of enabling students to receive full academic credit, ensuring that students receive the ongoing practice, feedback, and academic recognition they require.
• Reward students as they learn, allowing them to accumulate points through an integrated, avatar-based reward system. Points can be redeemed for online prizes, keeping students engaged and eager to progress.
• Guide students toward proficiency, reinforcing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with increasing emphasis as students progress through course levels.
• Support teacher-led delivery or independent study, enabling you to choose what works best for your child. Fully certified powerspeaK¹² teachers are available as an option to guide and support your student throughout the course, as needed.
powerspeaK¹² program offerings
The powerspeaK¹² world language programs enable students to start as beginning language learners from three distinct periods in their education—elementary, middle, and high school.

Elementary School Levels 1-2 are geared for younger minds. Highly visual and amusing stories and activities encourage these students to begin telling stories themselves. Emphasis is placed on acquisition of listening and reading skills, while providing a foundation for building students’ capacity for speaking and writing.

Middle School Levels 1-2 turn adventures and activities into productive lessons in grammar and vocabulary. Listening comprehension, oral production, reading, writing, and cultural awareness are all emphasized in accordance with standards formulated by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

High School Levels I, II, III, and AP® take students through a rigorous, yet captivating, journey of language learning with continuing emphasis on listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and grammar topics are introduced and reinforced in an ongoing adventure story and supporting activities. Cultural lessons and activities are included as well.