2021 Massachusetts World Languages Curriculum Framework
Languagenut provides standards-aligned support across all the whole 2021 Massachusetts World Languages Curriculum Framework through interactive listening and reading, presentational speaking and writing, grammar, vocabulary, and cultural learning activities, while providing teachers with measurable evidence of student progress through reporting and assessment tools.
Novice Mid – Advanced Mid
| 2021 Massachusetts World Language Curriculum Framework | How Languagenut Supports It |
| 1. Interpretive Listening | Native-speaker audio, listening activities, dictation, listening comprehension tasks, vocabulary-in-context exercises, and self-paced listening practice. |
| 2. Interpretive Reading | Reading texts, reports, dialogues, cultural content, comprehension activities, vocabulary recognition, and reading-for-meaning tasks. |
| 3. Interpersonal Communication | Speaking activities, photo description, role-play support through Sentence Builders, conversation practice, question and answer tasks, and vocabulary needed for real-world communication. |
| 4. Presentational Speaking | Vocabulary and grammar scaffolding that prepares students for presentations, speaking tasks, descriptions, and oral performance assessments. |
| 5. Presentational Writing | Sentence-building activities, writing prompts, grammar practice, structured writing tasks, and vocabulary support for written communication. |
| 6. Culture | Cultural content from Spanish speaking countries including traditions, geography, celebrations, daily life, authentic images, and cultural comparisons. |
| 7. Connections | Cross-curricular topics including geography, history, food, science, numeracy, current events, and global awareness delivered through the target language. |
| 8. Comparisons | Cognates, grammar comparisons, language structures, pronunciation activities, and cultural comparison opportunities. |
| 9. Communities | Real-world language use, authentic content, global perspectives, and opportunities for students to engage with language beyond the classroom. |