10 REASONS TO TAKE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1)Makes you more competitive for college 2)Increases verbal SAT/ACT scores 3)Improves your thinking skills 4)Enhances.

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10 REASONS TO TAKE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1)Makes you more competitive for college 2)Increases verbal SAT/ACT scores 3)Improves your thinking skills 4)Enhances your ability to communicate 5)Improves your reading & writing skills 6)Fosters an appreciation for different cultures and customs 7)Expands world view 8)Provides marketable skills 9)Improves preparedness for the global market 10)Opens more job and travel opportunities

Languages to choose from: Español ~ Spanish Français ~ French Deutsch ~ German Latin Pepe Klaus Jacques Caesar

How Does Taking a Foreign Language Make Me Ready For College? Taking a foreign language proves that you are willing to go the extra mile; it sets you apart from the crowd! All college bound students need at least 2 years of a foreign language to enter a Georgia College or University. Taking a 3 rd and 4 th year is how colleges will determine if your application will be given additional consideration. UGA, Georgia Tech, Emory require 3+ years and most upper tier universities recommend or require 4 years.

Expected Mean SAT Verbal Performance Based Studies on PSAT Verbal Performance Student Group Lowest (20) Average (50) Highest (80) No Foreign Language With Foreign Language So, what does this mean??? Taking a Foreign Language improves performance!!! To take or not to take?

How Does Taking A Foreign Language Enhance Education And Thinking Skills?  Students who take a foreign language outperform students who do not on standard assessments such as the SAT and ACT. Those students taking 3+ years receive even higher scores.  Foreign language improves performance in reading, writing, vocabulary application, math, science, history, economics and understanding political systems.  A foreign language provides a world view and appreciation for different cultures and customs. This is essential in the ever increasing global market.  A foreign language is a marketable skill.  A foreign language opens educational opportunities for scholarships, jobs and travel opportunities.

Foreign Language expands overall learning ability As students learn a foreign language, they develop and practice critical thinking skills.  Level 1 creates a foundation-vocabulary and basic grammar  Level 2 expands comprehension and builds upon the foundation  Level 3 makes connections and applies information  Level 4 and 5 develop cognitive and analytical skills  Advance Placement (AP) synthesize and evaluate

DID YOU KNOW ? WITH FOREIGN LANGUAGE, LIKE MATH, YOU USE BOTH SIDES OF THE BRAIN TO THINK!!!

Oh! Did I mention that Foreign Language is FUN!!! Join Clubs Enjoy food from other cultures Dance Play games Travel Listen to music Arts & Crafts and much, much more!!!

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