Our Spanish Language Program Goals
Viva el Español is a non-profit Spanish Language and Culture Center serving children and adults in the San Francisco Bay Area, in the East Bay and Marin. We teach Spanish to young “amigos” ages toddlers through grade 8 as before and after school enrichment programs, as well as during the school day. We also offer online classes for all ages and private tutoring.
- To build enthusiasm for language learning through early success which will be transferable to all languages.
- To promote learning of Spanish, an essential world language, at a prime language learning time.
- To demonstrate specific comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish as defined at each curriculum level.
- To develop a solid base of Spanish pronunciation.
- To provide a firm foundation for the continued study of languages in middle and high school.
- To enhance knowledge of world cultures and increase global awareness which will serve students throughout their lives.
- To have FUN while doing all of this!
Our Programs
Pre-K Kindergarden
Elementary School
Middle School
Parent & Me
Events
Camps
Private Tutoring
Pre-K Kindergarden
Classes are specially designed to encourage and support daily use of the Spanish language. We cover themes that are relevant to your child’s life and learn words that are easy to remember and use outside of class. Books, songs, and activities complement age-appropriate art projects for each theme. Click here to download a document on our pre-school philosophy and approach, and sample daily schedule!
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Lafayette classes
San Rafael classes
Pleasanton classes
Online classes
Elementary School
Students learn vocabulary related to a variety of everyday themes, practice using it within sentences, and master many useful phrases. Students learn while singing songs, playing games, and doing hands-on projects. Students attend classes appropriate to their level of proficiency, and advance at their own pace throughout the year. Six proficiency levels are offered.
Find out more:
Lafayette classes
San Rafael classes
Pleasanton classes
Online classes
Middle School
These classes cover vocabulary and conversation of interest to today’s teens. The focus is to practice conversation and pronunciation skills, as well as review grammar, reading and writing to supplement school-based classes. We follow the Realidades textbook series. Three different levels are offered. Your child will be assessed and placed in the appropriate level class.
Give your middle school child this great advantage before heading into high school!
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Parent & Me
Location: Lafayette
Where parent and child age 2-3 learn Spanish side-by-side! Through music & movement, books and imaginative play you will learn vocabulary related to a variety of kid-friendly themes.
Due to COVID-19 we are not currently offering the Parent & Me class.
Click here to be informed about the reopening of our Parent & Me program
Events
We believe that using the language in context gives a tremendous boost to language acquisition. We organize field trips throughout the year so that students can practice their Spanish in real, live situations. Join us on the next adventure!
Camps
Camps are designed to give children a unique opportunity to learn or improve their Spanish language skills. During each day, students participate in interactive games, music and movement activities, and art projects that center around a specific kid-friendly theme.
Private Tutoring
Our teachers will tailor a lesson plan specific to your child’s needs to help him/her with conversation, grammar, and foreign language study skills. We have worked with all textbooks that local schools use.
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