Cooking Class - Learn Spanish While Cooking: Easy Recipes, Big Fun

Give your child the gift of language and culture in the most delicious way! This hands-on cooking class offer a unique and fun approach for kids and teens to explore the Spanish language while immersing themselves in the vibrant world of Hispanic cuisine. Through preparing simple dishes they can easily recreate at home, your child will learn practical Spanish vocabulary related to food, cooking, and everyday conversation – all within the context of preparing recipes!

- What will be taught? / What topics will you cover?

This class teach practical Spanish vocabulary and grammar related to food, cooking, and kitchen utensils – all while we prepare simple, delicious recipes! We cover essential phrases for discussing food, ingredients, and cooking steps. Beyond language, we explore the rich cultures of Spanish-speaking countries, focusing on their unique culinary traditions. Each 30-minute class features a different country and easy-to-replicate recipe, providing a diverse and engaging learning experience. We also touch upon related cultural aspects, like table manners and food-related celebrations.

Week's Topics:

👩‍🍳 Week of March 22nd: Mexico - Quesadillas, tacos and guacamole 👩‍🍳

Recipe: Easy Cheese Quesadillas with optional toppings like shredded chicken or black beans. Tacos and guacamole.
Vocabulary: Tortilla, queso (cheese), pollo (chicken), frijoles negros (black beans), salsa, aguacate, onion, lemmon.
Culture: Discuss the versatility of quesadillas and tacos their popularity in Mexico.

👩‍🍳 Week of March 29th: Argentina - Alfajor Cookies and mate 👩‍🍳

Recipe: Simple Alfajor Cookies using store-bought cookies and dulce de leche filling. Drink mate.
Vocabulary: Galletas (cookies), dulce de leche, azúcar (sugar), coco rallado (shredded coconut), chocolate.
Culture: Discuss the sweet treat tradition of alfajores in Argentina and drinking mate.

👩‍🍳 Week of April 5th: Spain - Pan con Tomate (tapas españolas) and Spanish potato omellete 👩‍🍳

Recipe: Pan con Tomate (Bread with Tomato), a simple and classic Spanish breakfast or snack. Spanish potatoes omellete.
Vocabulary: Pan (bread), tomate (tomato), ajo (garlic), aceite de oliva (olive oil), sal (salt). Potatoes and eggs.
Culture: Discuss the importance of simple, fresh ingredients in Spanish cuisine.

👩‍🍳 Week of March 12th: Colombia - Arepas con Queso 👩‍🍳

Recipe: Mini Arepitas con Queso (Mini Corn Cakes with Cheese), perfect for little hands to shape and fill.
Vocabulary: Harina de maíz (corn flour), queso (cheese), mantequilla (butter), sal (salt).
Culture: Discuss the staple food of arepas in Colombian cuisine.



- How is your class structured?

Each 30-minute class is designed to maximize learning and fun through hands-on cooking. We begin with a brief, interactive warm-up in Spanish. Then, we introduce the featured country and recipe. The core of the class focuses on learning key Spanish vocabulary and phrases within the context of the recipe. We then move into a cooking demonstration and hands-on participation, where students actively prepare the dish. We wrap up with a review and encourage students to try the recipe at home (with adult supervision if needed) and share their creations in our future online cooking chat.

- How will you teach? / What's your teaching style?

Our teaching style is interactive, engaging, and hands-on, emphasizing learning by doing. We use:

Visual aids: Photos and realia bring the language and culture to life.
Cooking demonstrations: Step-by-step demonstrations make the recipes easy to follow.
Hands-on participation: Students actively participate in preparing the dish, reinforcing vocabulary and building confidence.
Cultural discussions: We briefly discuss the featured country's food traditions.
We create a relaxed and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions. We emphasize practical application of the language within the cooking context.

- How much will learners get to interact with you?

Interaction is key! While there's no formal "lecture" or games, the class is highly interactive:

Hands-on Cooking: This is the primary interaction, with students actively involved in the cooking process, guided by the instructor.
Guided Discussion: We encourage questions and brief discussions about the food and culture.
Q&A: Students are welcome to ask questions throughout the class.

The focus is on learning Spanish through the shared experience of cooking and the future online chat will extend this interaction beyond the class.