💫  Welcome to my Spanish class for Beginners. My program is designed to provide your student with a solid foundation in the Spanish language and help them achieve fluency.
I use a conversational approach to language learning, which means that my students are encouraged to use the language in context from the very beginning of the course. This approach has been proven to be effective in helping students develop their language skills quickly and naturally.
 I also use repetition which is a powerful tool for children learning a new language.  It reinforces concepts, enhances memory, and promotes language acquisition in various ways.
We will practice the pronunciation as a group and then I will ask students to repeat the words giving each student individual attention and meeting their level. It will be a bilingual class Spanish/English, with lots of Spanish emphasis.
In language learning for children, a balance of repetition with engaging and varied activities is key to maintaining interest and motivation while solidifying foundational language skills.


➡ Class Structure:
The routine of the class will be as follow:
1. Greetings
2. Introduction of vocabulary and repetition
3. Introduction of the grammar structure
4. Students practice 
5. Game / Activity 

📖 Content:
❄️ January
Week of January 22nd - 27th : Introductions
Week of January 29th - Feb 2nd : Weather review
💖 February
Week of Feb 5th - 9th: Winter clothing
Week of Feb 12th - 16th : What color is it?
Week of Feb 19th - 23rd: What are you wearing?
Week of Feb 26th - Mar 1st : Parts of the body 

💐 March

Week of  March 4th - 8th : I don't feel good
Week of March 11th -15th : Emotions
Week of March 18th - 22nd : Emotions, I am /she is
Week of March 25th - 29th : 🌷Spring Break 

🌷 April
Week of April 1st - 5th : Emotions, we are/ they are
Week of April 8th - 12th : I am not happy/ Sentences in the negative form
Week of April 15th - 19th : Are you sick? making simple questions
Week of April 22nd - 26th: Using the. verb "Estar"

😎 May
Week of April 29th - May 3rd : Adjectives/ opposites
Week of May 6th - 10th : Adjectives in the plural form
Week of May 13th- 17th : More than/ Less than
Week of May 20th - 24th : as ... as / better, worse.

🎉🎉 Congratulations, you are ready to move onto the next level. ☺️


Learning Spanish can be very beneficial for kids. Here are some reasons why:
1. It is a widely spoken language: Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world. Knowing Spanish can enable kids to communicate with a larger group of people and understand different cultures.
2. It can enhance their cognitive development: Learning a second language has been shown to improve cognitive skills such as memory, problem-solving, and concentration. These skills can transfer to other areas of learning, such as math and science.
3. It can improve their future career prospects: With the growing importance of the global economy, knowing Spanish can be a major asset in many industries. Employers often seek candidates who can speak Spanish, especially in fields such as healthcare, education, hospitality, and business.
4. It can promote cultural awareness and empathy: Knowing Spanish can broaden a child's cultural horizons and help them understand and appreciate different cultures. This can promote empathy and understanding towards people who may be different from themselves.
Overall, learning Spanish can be a valuable experience for kids. It can enhance their cognitive development, promote cultural awareness and empathy, and improve their future career prospects.


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*****CLASS RECORDING POLICY : I do not share recordings of my group classes in order to protect the privacy of all learners 
(many parents do not feel comfortable with other families having access to videos that include their child). If your learner can not attend a meeting contact me and I will provide an alternative.
**During the last 5 to 10 minutes of class, students will review the vocabulary using interactive games from: "Educaplay" and "Blooket". Students Do Not need to create accounts. Students need Parental Permission to access Blooket.com/play and Game.educaplay.com and use a Game ID that I will provide, or to use the link that I will provide in the chat.