Spring Branch offers French, German, Spanish and Spanish for Native Speakers.

We are very pleased to be your teachers of Foreign Language at Spring Branch Middle School.  We offer a rigorous, challenging curriculum, and are focused on student-centered learning. The curriculum is a Credit for High School Course.  This means that at the end of two years of successfully studying the targeted language, the student will receive one credit of High School Foreign Language, and he or she will be eligible for Level Two of that language.

Our teaching techniques include, but are not limited to, cooperative and group activities, partnering, individual listening and reading comprehension activities, oral presentations and cultural studies. Students will be prepared for Level Two of the studied language.

Why Study German?

• More than 1,200 American companies have offices in German-speaking countries.
• Germany is the world's largest exporter.
• Over 140,000 Americans live and work in German-speaking countries.
• German is the main language of 3 European nations.
• German is particularly useful in technological fields.
• German is the most commonly spoken language in the EU.
• Many high-tech companies name German as the language they would prefer prospective employees to have studied.
• Study of German is required for some majors in college.
• In many regions, Germans account for the largest percentage of tourists.
• German is no harder to learn to speak and write than other languages.

Why Study Spanish?

• Today almost 500 million people in 21 countries speak Spanish.
• Spanish is the second most used language in international communication.
• The Hispanic population in the USA has grown by 60% in just one decade.  The 39 million Hispanics represent 12.5% of the total population.  This has increased demand for Spanish language media: radio, television, newspapers, magazines...
• Latin America countries are showing strong economic growth, making them potentially major commerical partners.
• Latin culture has had a global influence on architecture, art and literature.

• French is spoken in 29 countries by 130 million people
• French makes up almost 45% of your English
• French improves your English vocabulary and grammar skills.
• French will increase your salary and job opportunities. Over 200 companies with home offices in a French
• speaking country employ people in Houston
• The BIG F’s—food, fashion, films
• Most culinary terms are French.
• Fashion vocabulary & trends often start in Paris
• Other than Hollywood, France produces more films viewed in other countries.