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Learn To Talk The Talk!

Below is a list of our programs and classes. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to receive more information about our services.

Corporate Spanish for Business Success
Adult Group Classes
Immersion Programs
Teacher Training
Primary School After School Español
Tutoring

Speak Our Language & Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century.

The 5 C’s:
Communication
The communication standard stresses the use of language for communication in "real life" situations. It emphasizes "what students can do with language" rather than "what they know about language."
• Class Taught 90% or More in Target Language by Qualified Instructors.
• Activities Designed to for Students of All Ages to Actively Engage in Conversation Practice in Each Class.

Cultures
Cultural understanding is an important part of world languages education. Experiencing other cultures develops a better understanding and appreciation of the relationship between languages and other cultures, as well as the student's native culture.
• Native Speaking Conversation Partners
• Field Trips for Adult Classes and Selected Children’s Classes
• Study in Mexico with Speak Our Language
• Cultural Lessons and Discussions in Workbook

Connections
World languages instruction must be connected with other subject areas. Content from other subject areas is integrated with world language instruction through lessons that are developed around common themes.
• History
• Mathematics
• Culture
• Journalism / Banking * (based upon client request by industry)

Comparisons
Students are encouraged to compare and contrast languages and cultures. They discover patterns, make predictions, and analyze similarities and differences across languages and cultures. Students often come to understand their native language and culture better through such comparisons.
• Compare and Contrast Spanish-speaking Countries and Cultures
• Native Teachers’ language and Dialectal Differences Used as Points of Discussion
• Diversity of Student Base, Experiences, and Instructors’ Used as Point of Discussion
• Conversation Themes and Workbook Activities Utilized to Drive Comparisons

Communities
Extending learning experiences from the world language classroom to the home and multilingual and multicultural community emphasizes living in a global society. Activities may include: field trips, use of e-mail and the World Wide Web, clubs, exchange programs and cultural activities, school-to-work opportunities, and opportunities to hear speakers of other languages in the school and classroom.
• Native Speaking Conversation Partners
• Field Trips for Adult Classes and Selected Children’s Classes to Authentic Latino-Owned
• Businesses in the Community
• Study in Mexico with Speak Our Language
• Cultural Lessons and Discussions in Workbook
• Use of Skype to Provide Interaction Globally with Native Speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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