Beginner Spanish Vocabulary and Conversation Club W/a Native Speaker (14-18)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This weekly Spanish club is designed for young learners to have fun while building their conversation and vocabulary skills. Through songs, interactive activities, and circle-time discussions, students will explore a new topic each week. The relaxed and playful environment encourages kids to practice speaking and listening in Spanish while learning words and phrases that relate to everyday life. Each week, we’ll dive into a new theme, using familiar concepts to introduce Spanish vocabulary in a way that’s engaging and memorable. This class is perfect for beginners or students with some exposure to Spanish who want to build confidence in speaking. Weekly Topics Breakdown Week of October 7: Greetings and Introductions Week of October 14: Colors Around Us Week of October 21: My Family Week of October 28: Numbers 1-10 Week of November 4: Days of the Week Week of November 11: Animals at the Zoo Week of November 18: My Favorite Foods Week of November 25: Shapes in the World Week of December 2: Parts of the Body Week of December 9: Weather Watch Week of December 16: Let’s Play! Week of December 23: Holiday Fun Week of January 6: Winter Clothes Week of January 13: At Home Week of January 20: The Farm Week of January 27: Transportation Week of February 3: My School Week of February 10: Fruits and Vegetables Week of February 17: Our Feelings Week of February 24: Sports and Hobbies Week of March 2: Spring is Here! Week of March 9: Let’s Go Shopping! Week of March 16: The Beach Week of March 23: In the Garden Week of April 6: Farm Animals Revisited Week of April 13: Opposites Week of April 20: Let’s Cook! Week of April 27: Pets at Home Week of May 4: Insects and Bugs Week of May 11: Family Fun Week of May 18: Let’s Celebrate! Week of May 25: Outdoor Fun Week of June 3: Review Favorite Topics Week of June 10: Saying Goodbye Week of June 17: End-of-Year Celebration Enhance your learner’s Spanish vocabulary and conversational skills through enjoyable lessons guided by a native speaker. This course focuses on building confidence in pronunciation and everyday language use, providing a supportive environment for learners to develop fluency and a deeper understanding of Spanish. Weekly Topics Breakdown Week of November 4: Colors Around Us Week of November 11: Numbers 1-10 Week of November 18: Days of the Week Week of November 25: Shapes in the World Week of December 2: Parts of the Body Week of December 9: My Favorite Foods Week of December 16: My Family Week of January 6: Winter Clothes Week of January 13: At Home Week of January 20: Animals at the Zoo Week of January 27: Transportation Week of February 3: My School Week of February 10: Fruits and Vegetables Week of February 17: Our Feelings Week of February 24: Sports and Hobbies Week of March 2: Weather Watch Week of March 9: Let’s Go Shopping! Week of March 16: The Beach Week of March 23: In the Garden Week of April 6: Farm Animals Week of April 13: Opposites Week of April 20: Let’s Cook! Week of April 27: Pets at Home Week of May 4: Insects and Bugs Week of May 11: Let's Go to the Beach Week of May 18: Let’s Celebrate! Week of May 25: Outdoor Fun CLASS ENVIRONMENT Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. Our class size does not exceed 4 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting. We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education. We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter. By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners. _______ IMPORTANT DATES Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 2024: August 19-August 25 (Summer Break) November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break) December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break) 2025 January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break) March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break) April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break) August 25-31st (Summer Break) If you are enrolled, you will not be charged! We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.
Learning Goals
Improve your learner’s Spanish language proficiency by focusing on vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation accuracy, and conversational fluency through guided instruction with a native speaker.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have teaching certificates
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Special Education
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
California Teaching Certificate in Special Education
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Juris Doctor from New York Law School
Doctoral Degree in Special Education from University of Alberta
Master's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Master's Degree from Central Michigan University
Master's Degree from National University
9 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Centro Universitário Anhanguera de São Paulo
Bachelor's Degree in American Studies from Smith College
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Long Island University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Centro Universitário UniCEUB
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Universidade de Brasília
Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's Degree in Education from North Carolina State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY Cortland
I’m Ellie, a tutor with over 8 years teaching and tutoring experience. I began by developing my own curriculum to teach piano and voice lessons, then expanded into private tutoring for Spanish and Writing. While pursuing my degree in Global Studies and Spanish & Portuguese at UC Berkeley, I started tutoring advanced subjects, including SAT and AP Exam preparation.
I've worked with two professional tutoring organizations where I mentored elementary and middle school students in their homes as well as where I currently instruct students online in SAT prep, AP Spanish, AP English, and AP History. Additionally, as an Assistant Camp Manager for, I gained valuable experience managing large classrooms and catering to neurodivergent children.
My teaching philosophy centers on adapting to each student’s unique needs to create a positive, dynamic learning environment. I find it incredibly rewarding to witness students achieve new levels of success and gain confidence in their abilities. Beyond helping my students excel in their courses, I aim to equip them with lifelong skills in studying, time management, and self-directed learning.
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Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-5 learners per class