Spanish in Action

Spanish Immersion Classes for Kids

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

With 37 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.

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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 9/3/24-6/11/25 excluding holidays. Each class meets one day a week for 1 hour.

Tuition:

Tuition is 10 monthly payments of $170, plus a one-time, non-refundable registration and materials fee of $145.

Class Levels

Beginners 1

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

Students start by immersing themselves in everyday vocabulary. By the end of the year, they’ll be adept at expressing simple ideas in concise sentences. They will develop an authentic accent and a profound awareness of Latin culture, enriching their perspectives and enhancing critical thinking skills. They’ll explore a range of practical topics, including greetings, colors, numbers, family, opposites, verbs, weather, food, and more. Each subject is complemented with functional and practical sentence structures for effective language acquisition.

Beginners 2

Skill Level: Your child knows the practical everyday vocabulary covered in Beginners 1.

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 possesses an extensive everyday vocabulary, fluently speaks sentences of at least 6-7 words, and comprehends all Spanish spoken in class

 Building upon their existing vocabulary and knowledge, students will incorporate new adjectives, nouns, and verbs to actively engage in class conversation. Additionally, essential reading and writing skills will be introduced.

Intermediate 1

Skill Level: Your child knows practical vocabulary about many subjects enabling them to express fluently simple ideas in 7-10-word sentences to converse.

Students build on prior Spanish knowledge, expanding vocabulary, mechanics, refining fluency and accent while expressing detailed sentence structures. Activities and games introduce them to new action verbs and easy conjugations in diverse subjects. There is a continued focus on reading and writing skills.

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.

  • Beginners 1

    Wednesdays 3:15 PM l Ages 4-5

    Fridays 3:15 PM l Ages 5-6

    Wednesdays 2:00 PM l Ages 6-7

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  • Beginners 2

    Mondays 3:15 PM l Ages 5-6

    Thursdays 4:30 PM l Ages 7-8

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  • Beginners 3

    Thursdays 3:15 PM l Ages 6-7

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  • Intermediate 1

    Mondays 4:30 PM l Ages 6-8

    Tuesdays 3:15 PM l Ages 6-8

    Tuesdays 4:30 PM l Ages 9-10

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  • Spanish for Bilingual Kids

    Saturdays 8:30 AM l Ages 7-9

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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

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  • 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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