World Languages

The World Language Department at Abraham Lincoln High School offers the following languages: 

• Chinese
• Japanese
• Spanish

COURSES OFFERED (UC/CSU APPROVED)

The following courses are currently offered:

• Chinese 1 & 2
• Chinese 3 Honors
• AP Chinese
• Japanese 1 & 2
• Japanese 3 Honors
• AP Japanese (in alternating years)
• Spanish 1 & 2
• Spanish 2 for Native Speakers
• Spanish 3 Honors
• AP Spanish

Course Sequence 

The district does offer a world language placement test to 8th graders who have a background in the language or attended a language class in middle school. However, we advise that students also speak with a language teacher at Incoming 9th Grader Night or the very beginning of the year to more accurately determine which language class to start in that will best serve the student (not excessively easy; not impractically difficult).

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• World Language curriculum is rooted in
  • The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
  • The World Language Standards for CA Public Schools 

Interested in earning the Seal of Biliteracy on your diploma and fulfilling CSU General Education requirements while in high school? Taking a 4th year level world language course does just that! Check out how to qualify here.

CONTACT LIST

Ms. Arisa Hiroi (Department Chair / Japanese) 

HiroiA@sfusd.edu 

Mr. Antonio Esparza (Spanish)

esparzaa@sfusd.edu 

Mr. Brandon Yu (Spanish)

yub5@sfusd.edu 

Mr. Bryan Hill (Spanish)

hillb1@sfusd.edu 

Mr. John Bee (Chinese)

beej@sfusd.edu

Ms. Mai Schweizer (Japanese)

schweizerm@sfusd.edu 

Ms. Mei Kwan (Chinese)

kwanm1@sfusd.edu 

Ms. Nancy Yu (Chinese) 

Yun@sfusd.edu 

Mr. Travon Bailey (Spanish)

baileyt@sfusd.edu