Languages & Cultures

Chinese is Fun!
Gr. 3-4 or 5-8
Do you often eat at a Chinese restaurant? Have you seen any Chinese Kung Fu Movies by Jackie Chan? In this fun filled, beginning Chinese course, you will be introduced to the Chinese Pin Yin system which will allow you to pronounce characters and learn some of the characters. You can impress your friends with your mastery of some Chinese in the fall!
Wenhong Teel, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Monmouth College

RETURNING CLASS French
Gr. 3-8
Viva la France! Learn French phrases, numbers, dates, colors and a thing or two about the culture and food in France and French speaking African countries. Food allergy alert
Aurelie Kenfack, Monmouth-Roseville Schools

Jump in with Japanese
Gr. 4-8
Have you ever thought about learning the Japanese language so the next time you see an anime; you can directly enter the fantasy world of the great director Miyazeki Hayao? This fun-filled beginning Japanese course will give you a taste of Japanese Hiragana signs needed for you to be able to speak Japanese or understand simple anime scenes in Japanese. Food allergy alert
Wenhong Teel, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Monmouth College

Latin
Gr. 5-8
Carpe Diem (seize the day) and learn Latin. In this class you’ll get an introduction to Latin grammar as well as simple, yet fun readings. Step back in time to learn about the people and places where Latin was spoken. Learn Latin, a capite ad calcem—from head to heel!
Maddie Baker, Monmouth-Roseville School

NEW Mythical Madness: Gods, Heroes and Monsters
Gr.3-4 or 5-8
We’ll dive into with world of ancient Greek myths analyzing how the ancients shared their stories. Each class meeting we’ll look at a new myth, and then celebrate our knowledge by playing ancient games or creating a work of art.
Maddie Baker, Monmouth-Roseville Schools

NEW Ooh La La, Lets go to Paris
Gr. 3-8
Come and join us as we explore France from the streets of Paris to wine country and on to the cave paintings of Dordogne, and the canyons of the Pyrenees. You could spend a lifetime travelling France and still not come close to exhausting its riches. Each region looks and feels different, has its own style of architecture, its own characteristic food, and often its own dialect.
Aurelie Kenfack, Monmouth-Roseville Schools

Spanish I
Gr. 3-4 or 5-8
Hola! You’ll learn useful Spanish phrases, vocabulary and interesting information about Hispanic culture. We’ll also learn about the fun and games of Mexico. Food allergy alert
Michelle Tutor, Monmouth-Roseville Schools

Food allergy alert, this class may serve food