The Mycenaean

Leesville Road High School offers various language classes, including Spanish, Latin, and French. 

“I think I will take the next level of this class,” said Karma Atkinson, freshman. Because the school offers various levels of language classes, students can grow exponentially in their chosen language. There are three levels available — academic, honors, and AP.

Taking a language class can be very beneficial for students. Not only will it help them grow their communication skills, but it will also help them develop both the hard and soft skills necessary for adult life. 

“I was just always told from a young age, especially from my grandad, that I should always be able to learn another language. And just communicate with different people because that’s life, communication. That’s my golden ticket,” said Kaden Drumgo, senior. 

Adding a second language to a college or job resume will only make students more appealing and help them greatly in the future which is why the school encourages students to take at least two language courses. 

Travel is also a huge motivation for Leesville students. Two of the three languages are very popular spoken languages that can be used worldwide. 

“I took a language class because I feel like it would be good use for the future, like traveling. If I go traveling I can speak in other countries and be able to interact with other people,” said Annabelle Miller, junior. 

Motivational factors such as travel to learn a new language can also help students achieve better outcomes in these classes and their time in them. 

Language classes are also a very exciting learning environment. Each class has a different setup and style of teaching and learning but they all are very fun. “It’s exciting to just learn different things, especially the culture and the background of the language. It’s just very interesting in my opinion,” said Drumgo. 

In language classes, students not only learn about speaking the language but also the culture and how that language came to be.

Language classes can teach students so much during their time in the class. They are also a great opportunity to grow a student’s knowledge and help these students achieve more in the future.