FLES: Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools(FLES)
What is FLES?FLES is an abbreviation for Foreign Language in the Elementary School . It is an approach to language learning that allows students to develop basic communicative skills in a language while reinforcing and enriching content in other disciplines.
What is FLES?FLES is an abbreviation for Foreign Language in the Elementary School . It is an approach to language learning that allows students to develop basic communicative skills in a language while reinforcing and enriching content in other disciplines.
What are the FCPS FLES Program goals?
The goals of the FCPS FLES program are
How is the FCPS FLES program articulated from 1st grade to high school?
The FLES program is based on four thematic units at each grade level. The themes are aligned with the FCPS Foreign Language Program of Studies for Grades 7-12 and mirror the spiraling progression of the other content areas. The FLES program is also aligned with the National Foreign Language Standards. |
What does the FCPS FLES curriculum look like?The FCPS FLES curriculum for each grade includes:
How is FLES taught?FLES instruction is proficiency-oriented. This means that there is a greater focus on meaningful and purposeful communication than on grammatical mastery. Students are encouraged |