Which focus centers on using Spanish in school and other places?

• A. Communities
• B. Knowledge
• C. Connections
• D. Comparisons

Answer: (A)

Communities centers on using Spanish in school and other places by focusing language learning in real-life contexts outside the classroom. It emphasizes participating with others in authentic settings—at school, in the local community, or with Spanish-speaking groups—so students practice communication that matters in everyday life. The other focuses point to different aims: Knowledge is about what you know, Connections link language to other subject areas, and Comparisons involve noticing similarities and differences between languages and cultures. But the emphasis on actual language use in authentic communities is what makes Communities the best fit.