Spanish learning doesn’t start with worksheets—it starts with dynamism and confidence.
Over the past two weeks, students have been actively using Spanish in ways that matter: speaking, responding, and engaging with purpose. This update gives you a clear snapshot of what they’re learning, how they’re progressing, and why it matters for their long-term success.
Getting Comfortable in Spanish
The first priority in our classrooms is helping students feel comfortable using the language out loud.
Students are learning how to:
Greet one another naturally
Introduce themselves with confidence
Share basic personal information
They’re already working with:
Names and ages
Colors
Numbers (1–20)
Personal pronouns
The verbs ser and estar
All of this happens through games, songs, and guided conversation—not rote memorization.
One favorite activity so far has been “Conozcámonos”, a classroom game designed to help students interact in Spanish without pressure. Greeting songs reinforce pronunciation, rhythm, and listening skills, making Spanish feel familiar rather than intimidating.
The result: students are speaking earlier, more often, and with growing ease.
Talking About Family & Friends
Once students feel grounded, we expand their world.
In the past two weeks, lessons have focused on family and relationships, helping students talk about the people closest to them.
Students are learning:
Family and friend vocabulary
Adjectives
Articles and possessives
To apply this, students created their own family trees (árbol genealógico) and played matching and speaking games that reinforce comprehension while encouraging expression.
This matters because language sticks when it’s personal. Talking about family gives students meaningful reasons to speak—and that accelerates confidence.
Why This Matters
What’s most important isn’t the list of vocabulary—it’s how students are using it.
You’ll begin to notice that students:
Recognize Spanish words more quickly
Respond with less hesitation
Speak with more confidence and clarity
These early foundations are critical. When students learn to use Spanish early on, everything that follows—reading, writing, and cultural learning—comes more naturally.
This is how fluency begins. All instruction follows the Instituto Cervantes A1 School Curriculum, ensuring a clear, structured progression aligned with internationally recognized standards.
What’s Coming Next
In the coming weeks, students will continue building on these foundations through:
Deeper conversational practice
Cultural connections that reinforce language
Creative projects that make learning memorable
Each update will give you a clear window into what’s happening in the classroom—and how your child is growing.