Languages Link to languages website: (TBA)
FRENCH
French at Royal Bay is taught with the AIM method (Accelerated Integrated Method) which focuses on authentic language learning achieved through scaffolding techniques which use story-telling, gesture, active collaboration and repetition. Speaking the language is the key to success, and students will be encouraged to speak as much French as possible while telling interesting and engaging stories.
Learn more about AIM: https://www.aimlanguagelearning.com/
SPANISH
All Spanish courses at Royal Bay are taught with the TPRS method (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling). This method is based around a series of engaging stories which are taught through questioning, choral response and dramatization in a highly comprehensible, personalized and contextualized manner. The TPRS method promotes rapid fluency in a fun and supportive environment.
Learn more about TPRS: https://www.tprsbooks.com/what-is-tprs/
You tube video of TPRS method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DA6ZxVVL50&t=921s
Useful resources for Spanish students:
Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/
Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/
Staff List
Amanda Chalmers FRENCH achalmers@sd62.bc.ca or achalmers@sd62learns.org
Griselda Treminio FRENCH/SPANISH gtreminio@sd62.bc.ca or gtreminio@sd62learns.org
https://senoratreminiofrenchandspanish.weebly.com/
Robyn White SPANISH rwhite@sd62.bc.ca or rwhite@sd62learns.org
Department Head
Lori Haddon SPANISH lhaddon@sd62.bc.ca or lhaddon@sd62learns.org