World Languages
Learning a language is an integral part of being a high school student in the United States. With many different languages spoken throughout the world, we want Fairfield Prep students to be as versed as they can be in a foreign language. The Foreign Language curriculum at Fairfield Prep strives to incorporate the “Five C’s” on teaching languages: communication, culture, connection, comparison and community. Fairfield Prep requires all students to complete their Language studies through the 3rd level in one language (Latin, French or Spanish); however, many students continue through the AP levels.Our classes are offered at different levels and abilities, allowing our students to learn the language in a setting that is appropriate.
The Foreign Language Department sponsors the Spanish and French Honor Societies and the Latin classes attend the annual Latin day, a festival of surrounding schools where they celebrate all things Latin. As a department, we are involved in community service to the surrounding towns and have a great relationship with the Caroline House, a center for women, and the Bridgeport Rescue Mission Center. The Honor Societies tutor, mentor and donate to these locations throughout the year.
The Foreign Language Department at Fairfield Prep strives to give students the foundation to succeed in the language and within the community. Faculty members are energetic, passionate and proud to help students gain the same love that they have for languages.
- Ms. Melissa A. Goodwin
Department Chair, Foreign Languages
Students are required to complete three years of language through Level 3.
Spanish Courses
- Introductory Spanish
- Intermediate Spanish
- Honors Intermediate Spanish
- Spanish 3
- Honors Spanish 3: Advanced Grammar and Introduction to Literature
- Honors Spanish 4: Modern Hispanic Literature
- AP Spanish Language and Culture
- AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Introductory Spanish
Intermediate Spanish
Honors Intermediate Spanish
Spanish 3
Honors Spanish 3: Advanced Grammar and Introduction to Literature
Honors Spanish 4: Modern Hispanic Literature
AP Spanish Language and Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
French Courses
- Introductory French
- Intermediate French
- French 3
- Honors French 3: Advanced French Grammar and Introduction to French Literature
- Honors French 4: French Culture and Civilization / Honors French 5: Advanced Culture and Francophone Literature
- AP French Language and Culture
Introductory French
Intermediate French
French 3
Honors French 3: Advanced French Grammar and Introduction to French Literature
Honors French 4: French Culture and Civilization / Honors French 5: Advanced Culture and Francophone Literature
AP French Language and Culture
Latin Courses
- Introductory Latin
- Intermediate Latin
- Honors Intermediate Latin
- Latin 3: Prose, Heroes and Legends
- Honors Latin 3: Literature of the Late Republic and the Age of Augustus
- AP Latin
Introductory Latin
Intermediate Latin
Honors Intermediate Latin
Latin 3: Prose, Heroes and Legends
Honors Latin 3: Literature of the Late Republic and the Age of Augustus
AP Latin
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Foreign Language Faculty

Mr. Robert Bernier
Titles:
Teacher, Director of Instructional Technology, Varsity Golf Coach
Departments:
Foreign Language
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