El día de los muertos: Films, Foods, decorations and Festivities for your little ones
Celebrate Halloween, el día de los muertos. Too often when we’re learning a new language, we take the language out of context, and focus on the technicalities of grammar and vocabulary – forgetting the rich tapestry of culture, tradition and community which motivates us to learn a language in the first place. El día de…
Becoming bilingual: time, techniques and opportunities with a newborn
Is becoming bilingual a realistic aspiration for parents and children with only partial exposure to one of the languages? As a language teacher and mother of two multilingual children, the answer is yes. It is, of course, not an easy path, but one that is worth all the effort. I have been meeting other parents…
Reading in Spanish, how can I teach my child? Tips and resources
Reading in Spanish, how can I help my child? Tips and resources. Children are curious about reading, if you are learning Spanish together or you speak Spanish at home, here is what you can do to start the process of reading in Spanish. When should I start? The very first step begins as soon as…
Great toys and games ideas for your little Spanish learners
In this blog post I am very happy to share my last findings on great toys and games for your little Spanish learners. I love to find good games that can be used to promote language learning at home, they have been a great help for me to keep the Spanish language going with my…
Plant a Nano Flower this Summer and Learn Spanish
Plant a Nano flower this summer and learn Spanish. Watch our video where we will show you how to plant a Nano flower. If you have been attending our classes this term you have most probably got a little present from Nano, but if you haven’t, watch our video so you can plant your Nano…
Practise your Spanish and Celebrate Christmas the Spanish way
Looking for an immersion experience? here is a thought: why not Celebrate Christmas the Spanish way. Here are 5 things you can add to your Christmas celebrations, practise your Spanish and celebrate Christmas the Spanish way. 1. The Christmas lottery : El Gordo de Navidad In Spain Christmas really starts on the 22nd of December. It…
Spanish for young children
September is a great time to plan and start new projects, we have a great Spanish programme for young children. why not learn a language Spanish with us? We have been working hard to welcome you to our club, the doors are now open, everything is ready to start learning Spanish with us. “Science indicates…
Using your hands, a powerful learning tool
According to developmental experts, manual dexterity is directly tied to cognitive development. “It’s through her hands that your baby demonstrates the link between thought and action,” says Rhoda Erhardt, a paediatric occupational therapist in who specializes in hand function. That’s why it’s important to track your child’s hand development and encourage her fine motor skills.…
Give it a go, learn Spanish with your children
It is time to give it a go! Learn Spanish with your children. You learned a language at school, you loved playing around with the different sounds in your mouth, a bit like chewing gum: “Bonjour mon ami” pursing your lips, bringing the ‘r’ down to your throat, giving your hair a flick in real…