Our FunImmersion^® methodOur FunImmersion^® maximizes fun and learning in a full immersion setting. From the first enthusiastic ¡Hola! as each child walks through the door to the last ¡Adios! as he or she leaves, children are stimulated and engaged entirely in the foreign language.

• The full immersion approach takes advantage of children’s unique ability to absorb the foreign language naturally, the way they absorbed English.
  
  
• IIn a full immersion setting, children learn a second language without having to translate.
  
  
• This window of opportunity, where the brain is hard-wired to learn language naturally, exists from birth to approximately adolescence.
  
  
• Our native-speaking teachers use the foreign language for the entire session, taking advantage of a young child’s ability to mimic native accents flawlessly.
  
  
• We use bright, clear visuals, dynamic gestures, miming, vivid facial expressions, and dramatic voices to facilitate comprehension in the context of 100% immersion.
  
  
• Children are encouraged to actively use the foreign language throughout the course of each session.
  
  
• We provide consistent language clues, use choice questions, model answers and prompt group repetition to help children speak the new language.
  
  
• We use a system of rhythmic chanting to promote retention and retrieval of new words and key language structures.
  
  
• We use sheltered language—simple, well articulated, consistent phrases—to promote comprehension and speaking.
  
  
• Our small groups of 4-8 children foster individualized learning; our teachers challenge each child to develop comprehension, basic verbal skills and increased spontaneous speech at his or her own pace.
  
  
• In this multi-level learning environment, newcomers learn from peer-models while more experienced children build confidence and leadership alongside more advanced language skills.