Kallpachay Spanish Immersion

Kallpachay instructors teach using a full immersion approach which means they do not speak English in the classroom. Our students learn, as native speakers do, through guided participation and through continually making connections. Our instructorsinteract with students through lively singing, clear gesturing, and colorful illustrations. Through our games and engaging activities students gain confidence as they experience an increase in their vocabulary recall skills. Reading, writing, and cultural tie-ins are additional tools we use to simplify language acquisition. Additionally, our classes and camps place a high emphasis on speech production. Helping our students practice speaking Spanish as they are learning is a key component of our program. Built into the curriculum are daily class routines and games that encourage (not pressure) our students to interact using the Spanish they are learning. All lessons are geared to the appropriate developmental stages of our students and with small class sizes our instructors tailor their interactions and expectations to the levels of each student.… Read more