Second Languages in Other Schools

[scotpens]

In regards to the United States, it's actually pretty common for students to start learning another language in Junior High. From Junior High through High School I had Spanish classes

I don't know what the requirements are now, but back in the ’60s, I took two years of Spanish starting in eighth grade. Today I can remember enough of the language to converse with two people named Pablo and Luisa, if one of them is well and the other has a cold.

I also remember all the boys having a crush on the Spanish teacher -- she was a Texan Latina hottie who drove a gold Corvette Stingray. Off topic, but I had to say it.

 

[Alidar Jarok]

I remember there was the option to start Spanish early (usually 7th or 8th grade). Those that did could start ahead in High School and be in Spanish II instead of Spanish I. Not hot Spanish teachers.

I think French was also offered early (none of the others, though, since they weren't quite common enough to be taken in middle school).

 

[Holdfast]

I also remember all the boys having a crush on the Spanish teacher -- she was a Texan Latina hottie who drove a gold Corvette Stingray. Off topic, but I had to say it.

I'm glad you did.

I don't think I crushed on any of my language teachers. Well, maybe one of my Latin teachers, just a bit; she had a fab pair of legs. We did make life hell for our German teacher though. She fled the classroom in tears once. I kinda feel bad about that now, the poor thing.

Now, one of my biology teachers....