Spanish in Action

Spanish Immersion Classes for Kids

Year-round language lessons for children at our school in Manhattan Beach.

With 40 years of experience, we offer year-round Spanish immersion classes prioritizing fun and effective learning. Our classroom environment is thoughtfully crafted to be nurturing, stimulating, and positive. This fosters a comfortable space for young students to practice Spanish in small groups, ultimately preparing them to connect with the 600 million Latin speakers worldwide.

Our native teachers, each with over 20+ years of language teaching expertise, are handpicked with great care. They infuse their lessons with love and enthusiasm, reflecting our deep commitment to our families and every individual student.

Program Highlights

  • Learn conversational vocabulary for everyday situations.
  • Introduction to reading and writing
  • Fun games, acting, arts and crafts, and storytelling reinforce each lesson.
  • Engaging educational lessons, tailor-made for each group.
  • Sing our catchy original songs created to learn a second language.
  • We use the five senses to absorb information.
  • Attain a fluent, native Spanish accent.
  • Students author their own Spanish book.
  • Immersion in the Latin culture and learning to connect with natives
  • Small groups of up to 12 students per class

Class Offerings

Age and Skill Level:

All of our classes are thoughtfully organized by age and skill level, ensuring your child will learn alongside students with a similar proficiency and learning pace.

Schedule:

Classes run continuously from 9/2/25-6/10/26 excluding holidays. Each class meets one day a week for 1 hour.

Tuition:

Tuition is 10 monthly payments of $180, plus a one-time, non-refundable registration and materials fee of $155.

Class Levels

Beginners 1

Skill Level: Your child knows some or no words in Spanish.

Students begin by immersing in practical, everyday vocabulary and gradually gain the confidence to express simple ideas in short sentences.Through engaging lessons with singing, games, movement, and interactive activities, children absorb the language naturally while having fun, develop a clear Spanish accent and a meaningful appreciation for Latin culture. They will learn useful topics such as greetings, colors, numbers, opposites, verbs, weather, and food. Each theme is paired with functional sentence structures that help children use in real communication. This playful, immersive approach keeps students motivated and builds a strong foundation for continued Spanish learning.

Beginners 2

Skill Level: Your child knows the practical everyday vocabulary outlined in the Beginners 1 level description.

Students will continue to enhance their foundational skills, expand their vocabulary, and combine their words to articulate simple thoughts effectively in and outside class. They will construct more elaborate and detailed sentences. Additionally, they will learn common language structures in Spanish, such as ‘I have/I don’t have…’, ‘I like/I don’t like…’, ‘I am/I am not…’, encouraging conversations about everyday life situations.

Beginners 3

Skill Level: Your child already knows everyday Spanish vocabulary and can comfortably speak in sentences of 6–7 words or more.

This level is ideal for students who are ready to build on that strong foundation and use Spanish more actively and confidently in conversation. Students continue expanding their vocabulary by learning new adjectives, nouns, and verbs, allowing them to express their ideas with greater detail and accuracy. At this stage, essential reading and writing skills are also introduced, helping students connect the language they speak with the language they read and write. This class helps students strengthen their confidence, refine their communication skills, and continue progressing toward greater fluency in Spanish while deepening their understanding of Latin culture.

Intermediate 1

Skill Level: Your child knows everyday Spanish vocabulary and can comfortably speak in sentences of 6–7 words or more.

This level is ideal for students who are ready to build on that strong foundation and use Spanish more actively and confidently in conversation. Students continue expanding their vocabulary by learning new adjectives, nouns, and verbs, allowing them to express their ideas with greater detail and accuracy. We continue developing essential reading and writing skills, helping students connect spoken and written Spanish. This class helps students strengthen their confidence, refine their communication skills, and continue progressing toward greater fluency in Spanish while deepening their understanding of Latin culture.

Intermediate 2

Skill Level: Your child has a strong foundation in Spanish and can use their vocabulary and sentence structure to talk about everyday topics. 

Building on this foundation, students refine their language skills, expand their vocabulary, and explore new topics, allowing them to express ideas with greater detail and accuracy. They also strengthen their reading and writing by creating simple sentences and short paragraphs to communicate their thoughts and ideas, while developing a deeper understanding of Latin culture and the 20 Spanish-speaking countries around the world. This level helps students deepen their language skills and grow in confidence as Spanish communicators.

Advanced

Skill Level: At this level, your child has an extensive Spanish vocabulary and can comfortably converse about everyday situations.

They can also read and write sentences to express their ideas and thoughts with their peers. Students will continue building on their strong foundation by learning new topics, sentence structures, and action verbs while practicing essential verb conjugations. Conversation is a central focus, helping students improve fluency, confidence, and pronunciation. They will also explore the 20 Spanish-speaking countries around the world, discovering fun facts and cultural traditions that deepen their connection to the Spanish-speaking world.

Spanish for Bilingual Kids

Skill Level: Your child is enrolled in a bilingual school or speaks Spanish at home.

Our curriculum focuses on expanding their vocabulary, peer and teacher interaction for speaking practice and fluency, and developing reading and writing skills.

2025-26

Why Choose Spanish Immersion Classes?

Accelerates Language Proficiency

With immersion classes, children are fully immersed in a Spanish language environment, which accelerates their learning. During our Summer Camps, they will get this exposure through a combination of fun interactive activities, games, songs, and cultural experiences that are curated specifically for their age and skill level. This immersive experience ensures your child develops strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, leading to increased retention, fluency, and confidence in the language.

Increases Cultural Awareness & Acceptance

Our immersive summer classes will not only help your child learn the Spanish language, they will expose them to the rich and diverse Spanish culture. By participating in cultural activities, celebrations, and traditions, they will get a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hispanic culture while they are having fun with their classmates. This cultural awareness will in turn foster empathy, tolerance, and a global perspective, which are invaluable life skills for kids growing up in today's interconnected world.

Improves Academic Performance

Research shows that bilingual children benefit from many cognitive advantages that will help them academically in the future, including enhanced problem-solving skills, improved memory, and better multitasking abilities. Bilingualism also opens up your child’s opportunities for higher education and career prospects, as well as enriches their overall learning experience.

Boosts Confidence & Adaptability

Immersion in a Spanish-speaking environment challenges children to step out of their comfort zones and communicate in a new language. As they navigate conversations, activities, and interactions entirely in Spanish during our classes, they develop resilience, adaptability, and self-confidence. Overcoming language barriers and successfully communicating in a different language boosts their self-esteem and fosters a can-do attitude, preparing them to thrive in diverse settings throughout their lives.

Testimonials

Our Biggest Fans

  • My child absolutely loves going to Spanish class!

    - Jen S.
  • They are brilliant & know what they are doing!

    - Maria J.
  • Our girls have loved both private & group classes!

    Redondo M.
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