About us
What we do
Welcome To Let’s Talk Spanish
Creating bonds and fostering a sense of community by immersing families in the journey of language learning, one step at a time.
Our History
LTSA originates from a mother's dream for her two young boys to nurture, explore, and impart their language and cultural heritage with the wider community.
LTSA founder Mariana Lira has been blessed to actively participate in the upbringing and education of her children during their early years. The journey was smooth and exciting as they absorbed the language in a practical and natural setting.
Mariana’s two children served as her guide, providing firsthand insights into which methods were effective or ineffective in the realm of teaching and learning another language. Alongside her extensive experience and education, this equips her to embark on this new adventure.
In 2016, I began teaching Spanish in small groups and providing individual lessons for both preschool and elementary-aged students. After two years of teaching preschool and elementary children, I decided to create a space for families to benefit from our program. In August 2018, we opened the doors to our physical space, welcoming parents and children eager to embark on the wonderful adventure of exploring and learning a new language and its cultures.
After conducting a thorough exploration of various learning methods and activities, my attention was captured by the Montessori philosophy. I began implementing hands-on learning, sensory activities, practical life tasks such as food preparation, gardening, dressing, and creating a conducive environment. This approach proved to be highly engaging and sparked significant interest. It was at this point that I decided to focus my learning on this methodology and blend its principles into our program.
Our Goal
This is our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the comprehensive development of each child. We are committed to creating an environment that promotes the learning of Spanish while fostering social, emotional, and physical coordination skills. We aim to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning, providing each child with the necessary tools to thrive in a bilingual and multicultural setting.
Our teaching method
Meet our Team
Our team plays a pivotal role in making each day special for our children.
They are not only creative, understanding, and passionate but also collaborate with families to craft unique success stories for every child.
Mariana Lira
Founder
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Spanish immersion program for preschoolers involves creating an environment where children are surrounded by the Spanish language throughout their day. It typically includes structured Montessori activities, sensory play, songs, and storytelling conducted entirely in Spanish to help children develop their language skills naturally.
The minimum age for enrolling a child in a Spanish immersion program children is as young as 18 months to 5 years old.
The main objective of a Spanish immersion program for preschoolers is to provide young children with the opportunity to learn Spanish in a natural and immersive environment. The program aims to develop proficiency in the language while fostering cultural awareness and appreciation.
Spanish immersion offers preschool-aged child numerous benefits, including improved cognitive skills, enhanced language development, increased cultural awareness, and a head start in becoming bilingual, which can be advantageous later in life.
Classes in a Spanish immersion program is typically structured to include a variety of engaging activities conducted entirely in Spanish. These activities may include circle time, sensory play, practical life, story-time, music and movement, arts and crafts, and outdoor play, all designed to immerse children in the language.
In a Spanish immersion program, the proportion of Spanish spoken during classes is typically very high, with the majority if not all communication conducted in Spanish. This immersive environment helps children learn the language more effectively.
Teachers in Spanish immersion programs typically have a background in education and Native in Spanish training in teaching and experience working with young children in multicultural and multilingual settings.
