My apologies I could not get everything from the original email cut and paste.--Tabbi
Greetings,
We are kicking off our biggest schedule of classes this fall, and expanding to some new areas. I hope the new times and locations help every family find a class that will fit their schedule.
I am excited to be included in the "Not Back to School" homeschool fair on August 17th in Rio Rancho, and to be speaking about language learning strategies on August 28th.
At the very bottom of this newsletter there is a link titled "Please forward this newsletter to a friend." Please take 30 seconds and forward it on to other families that are interested in giving their children the gift of a second language - Thanks!
Tim Keller
President
Progressive Language, Inc.
505 235 0882
Spanish Champs Fall Schedule
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Kids at camp do shopping activity in SpanishProgressive Language is pleased to announce our programs for Fall 2007.
Spanish Champs Beginners: This first year is a two semester family program that teaches beginning Spanish through music, books, games, contests, crafts, stories, activities, and plays. We cover: greetings, numbers, colors, food, clothes, feelings, and basic verbs. This program is appropriate for children with minimal or no Spanish skills.
Spanish Champs Intermediate: Is a two semester family program that uses the same teaching methodology as year one, but builds on the Spanish from year one. In year two we cover: family, adjectives and descriptions, animals, more numbers and colors, action verbs, commands, and home. This program is appropriate for children with basic comprehension skills, and familiarity with the subjects from year one.
Classes meet twice a month, running mid-September to mid-December.
Sunday 2:30-3:45 - Beginners, 5-10 years old (Tramway & Academy)
Sunday 4:00-5:15 - Intermediate, 6-11 years old (Tramway & Academy)
Sunday 3:00-4:15 - Beginners, 5-10 years old (TBD - Rio Rancho)
Wed 1:30-2:45 - Beginners, 5-10 years old (Tramway & Academy)
Wed 4:00-5:15 - Beginners, 3-5 years old (TBD- Nob Hill)
Want to be in Spanish Champs, but don't like the times and locations? You can have Spanish Champs right in your own neighborhood. It is easy, become a "Champs Host" and receive a 50% discount. See details at the bottom of this newsletter.
Registration Form - Click here to Download
Pay online for classes - Click Here
Back to School Sale! Ends Labor Day
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Spanish Champs Music CD and DVD
Sets of Spanish Champs Level 1 or Level 2 CD/DVD combinations are $10 off until Labor Day. The resources normally sell for $45/set, and they are on sale now for $35/set. Online purchases only.
Click Here to visit our website to learn more about the Level 1 resources.
Click Here to visit our website and learn more about the Level 2 resources.
Click Here to buy online.
Learning Tip: Reward and praise your child's efforts
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One of the KEY factors that determines a child's success in learning Spanish is their motivation. Encourage your child to use Spanish, and when they do, make sure to praise them for it. Even if your Spanish is weak, use some Spanish around your children. If they see you trying your children will be more willing to try, especially if you can make a game out of it. When I drive around with my kids, we often will have little "how do you say" contests. How do you say cat, milk, shoes..., can you say it before your mother? I then say words in Spanish, and see which child can say the word in English first. You may find that your children are retaining more Spanish than you are. Have them quiz you, they get a kick out of this, and it helps both parents and children learn.
Using appropriate rewards can help keep their motivation high after they have put in a good effort. Some suggestions for rewards: stay up a few minute longer one night, play a board game they like, or buy a new learning resource they would enjoy. For big milestones, like the end of the semester, an ice cream cone is always a winner. What is important is that the rewards are age appropriate, and that they help motivate them.
Make sure to tell your kids that you are proud of their effort and progress.
Spanish Champs for Homeschoolers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Our family Spanish programs include both group classes and activities that are done at home between classes. This is popular with a number of homeschool families. Since we are continually improving and expanding our programs, we are developing a manual that include a more structured program for home use that has more activity options. The manual will be available to purchase for any family in Spanish Champs. We expect to have a draft available by late September.
Are you in a homeschool group or co-op? If you have a group of six or more families, we will work with you to offer a Spanish Champs program around your schedule at no additional cost. Call Tim at 235-0882 to discuss starting your own group.
Did you know that Spanish Champs offers a two year sequence that includes "immersion style" summer camps? We have three levels of intensive Summer Camps. When coupled together, the camps and the "school year" family Spanish programs accelerate learning and reinforce one another. The ideal two-year sequence includes the following options:
a) Camp 1: Family Spanish Year 1: Camp 2: Family Year 2: Camp 3.
b) Family Spanish Year 1: Camp 1 & Camp 2: Family Year 2: Camp 3.
Free Seminar: Language Learning Strategies ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tim Keller, the president and founder of Progressive Language will offer a free seminar at Title Wave Books in Albuquerque (Eubank & Constitution), Tuesday August 28th 6:30-8:00pm. The room holds 20 participants, please email tim@progressivelanguage.com so we have an idea of how many will be attending. There will be a drawing for a free copy of the Spanish Champs Level 1 CD/DVD set.
Tim will discuss key elements of learning a second language including:
* What has & hasn't worked in language learning
* What is the best age to start and why
* Understanding how children learn a second language
* A learning strategy that will lead to LONG TERM success
* Appropriate goals based on age
* Motivation - the KEY factor in language learning success
* What to look for in language learning resources
* Some resources that can help implement your strategy
* How to incorporate learning Spanish into your home
* Questions and comments
Want Spanish Champs classes in your neighborhood? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you would like Spanish Champs offered in your neighborhood - you can become a "Champs Host" and receive 50% off tuition for the first two participants.
What does it take to be a "Champs Host"?
A home that is "child safe" with a TV and DVD player, a table (or tables) big enough to seat eight children, and sufficient space (living room) for group activities. We will help organize a group of at least six families that will meet in your home, and we will send a teacher directly to your home with all the supplies twice a month to teach the program. You can select the age group: 3-5, or 5 - 10 years old.
Want more information? Call Tim at 235-0882.
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