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We get you understanding and speaking a new language in the fastest and easiest way possible. Our talented educators create personalized and engaging classes based on the latest brain and language acquisition research. Read more...
“I have observed hundreds of language classes in the U.S. and abroad. Elissa at Express Fluency is among the best language instructors I’ve seen– she is able to teach high-quality Spanish in a way that is joyful and with immediate and powerful results. I have never seen students so engaged and making such speedy and expansive progress as in the Express Fluency workshop.”
~ Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, PH. D, professor of language and literacy education, University of Georgia
“If you’re looking for a great way to immerse your team in an engaging and valuable experience, this is one I personally recommend. We came away able to speak more Spanish than we would have ever imagined. Somehow they combine improv comedy, the Socratic method, and theater, turning the session into an experience that has everyone on the edge of their seats and even dancing in the aisles.”
~Luke O’Neill, business consultant, Gloucester, MA
"¡Fantástico! There was absolutely no pressure, and the weekend was so much fun that most of us started participating and trying our newfound skills within minutes. Those who preferred to stay quiet learned a lot, too, because Elissa uses pantomime, props, and laughter to reinforce the learning. I so enjoyed learning something new again."
~Betsy Schmidt, professor, UMASS Amherst
"This class is extremely fun and extremely productive! I am shocked how much Spanish I have learned without the drudgery of rote memorization or boring exercises. This is the way language is meant is meant to be acquired! I have attended several weekend intensives and intend to sign up every time they come around."
~Terry Edelman, musician, Brooklyn, NY
"The course was fantástico and way beyond my expectations. I thought I would learn a few words and get some sense of the language but feel I came away with a real feeling and grasp for how the language works and tons of vocabulary that is effortless to remember. I feel well-prepared for my upcoming trip to Spain."
~Ken Manning, psychologist, Sudbury, MA
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In December, my husband and I found ourselves immersed in helping asylum seekers at the U.S./Mexico border. We are excited to share our stories. I hope you can join us Thursday, February 29th at 6pm EST in Brattleboro, … [Read More...] about Stories from the Borderlands!
@lamaestraloca and I are hosting an info session about the Conference in the Cloud tomorrow night at 8pm EST on Zoom. Come meet some of our incredible team of presenters and get your questions answered. The conference starts next week, but there is also an option to participate via the recordings only if you can`t be there live. We are passionate about this PD opportunity and are excited to share more about it tomorrow night. Link to register in bio. We hope you can join us!
#conferenceinthecloud2024 #conferenceinthecloud #teacher #languageteacher #comprehensibleinput #languageacquisition ...
New French class!!! So excited to welcome @mmeforker to the team! She will be teaching Beginner French this summer on Thursday evenings starting June 20th!
Even if you have studied French before this could be a great class for you! (I still benefit from Beginner French classes even after many years of conventional classes). Link in bio.
More about Sophie:
Sophie Forker (she/they) is a French and Spanish teacher at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in New York City. She grew up in Brooklyn and acquired French in a variety of contexts over the last two decades, including schooling from middle grades through her graduate program, studying abroad in France, and teaching in immersion environments such as summer camps and dual language education programs. Sophie is finishing their 5th year teaching French, following completion of their Master’s in language education from New York University. Sophie lives in Brooklyn with her partner, three very stoic reptiles and two very spirited dogs.
#learnfrench #learnfrenchonline #langaugeaquisition ...
Last call for a new session of Spanish classes starting Monday. One option is for beginners (or anyone who struggles to put words together) and meets 2x/week for 6 weeks. (You can also just join once a week and watch the replay of the second session.) The other new class meets for 1 hour a day for 5 days and is for students who identify as "advanced-beginner" or "intermediate". Both on Zoom. I hope you can join us! Link in bio.
#spanish #learnspanish #onlinespanish ...
I had the opportunity to teach English last week at the Casa de la Misericordia y Todas la Naciones in Nogales, Sonora. The casa is a shelter for asylum seekers waiting for their appointments at the Nogales port of entry. Most people are having to wait several months for an apt. The English teacher couldn’t make it the first day we were there so I offered to teach class. The funny thing is that I used to think that I couldn’t teach English bc I don’t know the “rules”. After I learned how to teach with Comprensible Input I realized that knowing “rules” has nothing to do with the ability to speak a language. Look at little kids! They don’t learn grammar rules until after they can understand and speak a language. So here I am teaching English and having a blast! After the first day the students asked if I would teach another class before I left the casa which I did with pleasure. ...
A new session of French classes starts this week! (link in bio)
I love Alice`s French classes! I have not been able to participate in the live classes recently, but I get so much from the recordings! Here is a recent testimonial from one of her students:
"I`ve been enrolled in both Beginner Plus and Intermediate French classes this winter. At both levels, Alice brings the language to us in ways that we can understand, never pushing us too hard but using a variety of techniques to expand our knowledge and confidence, bit by bit. Some students start out shy, but Alice`s positive, encouraging, good-humored approach pulls them right in, and soon we have a comfortable, committed group. No session goes by without constant smiles and laughter.
Alice is the best teacher I`ve ever had, and I`m 75 years old."
-Julie M
(disclaimer... the captions were made automatically so there are likely errors...)
#learnfrench #aliceayel #francais ...
Here it is. A video from the best birthday party ever. Celebrated in the company of asylum seekers from all over the world. So much love and joy from people I had just met hours before. I wish the whole video could fit in reels… the singing goes on and on. I am constantly in awe of what people have gone through to arrive here and how they can still show up so fully. #nohayfronteras #humanity #happybirthday #felizcumpleaños @borderdiaries1 ...
Rebecca Rice and I share the same birthday!!! She is such an incredible human and teacher and I am so grateful our paths have crossed. Her students adore her and so do I! Thinking of her and celebrating her today!!! ...
We are so lucky to have Marianna to teach Italian classes. She is an amazing teacher and her students LOVE her classes. A new session of “Advanced Beginner” Italian starts Tuesday, April 2nd. Link in bio. #italian #learnitalianonline #learnitalian ...
Abelardo`s Advanced Spanish class starts this Wednesday at 4pm EST on Zoom. It`s not too late to join!!! Link in bio. #español #learnspanish @abelardoalmazanv ...
Heading back to the US/Mexico border to provide aid to asylum seekers. We now have a GOFundMe to help us buy food, water, first aid and other supplies. Your support goes directly to helping people in need. Thank you so much!!!! ...
Language teachers!!!! Join us tonight for a free webinar on using games to motivate, inspire and engage in the world language classroom. It`s going to be good! Registration link in bio.
#teachers #languageteachers #comprehensibleinput ...
We`re looking forward to sharing photos and stories in person in Brattleboro, VT this Thursday evening. 6pm at 12 Flat Street. Come join us if you can! #brattleboro ...
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