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Welcome to the World Languages Department at ASK!
As technology and globalization shorten distances
among countries, people without the ability to
communicate in a foreign language are at a
disadvantage. Therefore, at ASK, we offer students
the opportunity to learn either French or Spanish as
a foreign language, and we encourage them to use it
to acquire knowledge and information, as well as to
gain an insight to other cultures.
There are countless reasons to learn a foreign
language:
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It
fosters cognitive and thinking skills.
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It
improves one’s understanding of his/her native
language.
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It
allows people to see their own culture from a
different perspective.
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It
fosters understanding and appreciation of our
world’s cultural diversity.
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It is
an asset in the business world and a requirement
for many careers.
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It
makes it possible to enjoy literary works in
their original versions.
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It
gets students ahead with college requirements –
Foreign Language is the only high school
elective course required in college!
In the World Languages Department, we strive to
enable students to communicate efficiently in the
foreign language and encourage them to appreciate
other cultures. In our classes, we provide many
opportunities to develop the four languages skills:
listening, speaking, reading and writing, while
emphasizing communication and cultural awareness.
If you have any questions concerning the World
Languages Program at ASK, do not hesitate to contact
me at
martinf@ask.edu.kw.
Sincerely,
Flor Cobarrubias-Martin, MA, MS
World Languages Department Chair
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