The teachers of the FSHA Foreign Language Department are always reminding students that languages are best understood when we immerse ourselves in the cultures which produced them.  With this intrinsic relationship between language and culture in mind, we have gathered items that explore the richness of these cultures for all of the senses.  Enjoy flavors for the ears, eyes and tongue at home and on the town as you bridge the world and Southern California.

Representing French, enjoy:

• a CD of The Very Best of Edit Piaf, full of well-known songs recorded by one of France's best-loved singers


• a $50 gift certificate for Taix, an authentic, historical French restaurant in Echo Park, established in 1927

Representing Latin, enjoy:

• a CD of Handel's arias comprised largely from his mythological and historical operas such as Hercules, Cybele, and Julius Caesar.


• a guide to the Getty Villa, where the entire collection, as well as the architecture of the museum itself, represents the Romans


• an historical novel based on the life of Cicero as told by one of his slaves

Representing Spanish, enjoy:

• a CD anthology of Salsa music, guaranteed to get people moving or lighten your own mood


• Guacamole mix and an avocado saver for a fresh and fast appetizer


• a cookbook of healthy Latin American recipes so you can celebrate without the guilt


• a pair of margarita glasses and a salt rimmer to get your own party started

Above all, enjoy this wonderful gift donated by your language teachers!

Senora Leaver, Senora Mailander, Senora Meyersieck, Madame Mortazavian and Magistra Ionta