Welcome to
¡Viva el Español!
¡Bienvenidos!
Give your child the gift of foreign language!
We believe that learning a foreign language in the pre-school and elementary school years is an essential part of a child’s education and development. Today’s children need to be prepared to live and work in a global context.Don't wait to get started - begin early
Scientific studies indicate that there are sound physiological and psychological reasons to initiate foreign language study with children at an early age. Cognitive research shows that very young children learn language easily due to the elasticity of the brain. In fact, this research states that the learning window, when the peak acquisition of a foreign language occurs, is between birth and ten years of age. Yet, for most students, foreign language is introduced and formally studied when they are twelve years of age or older. In addition, studies have shown —and experience has supported— that children who learn a language before the onset of adolescence are much more likely to have native-like pronunciation. Discover all aboutour programs!
What sould I expect to see in a
¡Viva el Español!
class?
- High-quality instruction by native Spanish speakers.
- 98-100% use of the Spanish language.
- Incorporation of learning activities that are culturally based.
- Teaching around a theme or subject area.
- High-quality manipulatives, visuals, music and cultural items from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Activities that encourage learning through active participation, including singing, dancing, movement, role-playing, games, stories, arts and crafts, cooking and food projects.
- Students grouped by level of proficiency rather than strictly by grade level.
- Assessment of students’ progress on a regular basis.
Now let's have fun!
Join us to sing, dance, cook, paint, and play games in español!
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Our
Teachers
Amaia Lasa
España
Anel Orona
México
Angie Aboytes
México
Astrid Martinez
El Salvador
Bibiana Barrera Elneser
Colombia
Claudia Ots
Argentina
Daniela Cardona
United States
Elda Terraza
México
Emily Lunar
United States
Gabriela Garrido
Venezuela
Idalia Rojas
Nicaragua
Isabel Rodriguez
México
Itzel Flores
México
Janneth Uriarte
México
Jordan Hernandez
México
Laura del Rio
México
Lorena Martínez
México
Luis Escobedo
México
Luisa Holland
Colombia
Magdalena Sierra-Arellano
México
Mariel Kauil
México
Mirna Bañuelos
México
Mónica Valdés
México
Nagi Solorzano Gamarra
Perú
Nerida Pittman
Perú
Ofelia Velasco
México
Reyna Duarte
México
Selene Duran
México
Vanessa Lamoreaux
Colombia
Victoria de Juarez
El Salvador
Yamila Ponce
México
Our teachers are Spanish speakers with a love for teaching children. They are also professionals in their fields, with impressive skills as artists, dancers, musicians and educational specialists.
This broad experience contributes to our creative learning environment. They come from different countries throughout the Spanish-speaking world, which creates a diversity that adds a special cultural dimension to our program.
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