Hablamos español.
What to expect.
Starting from the first session, the instructor will introduce the language through low-risk conversations. They allow multiple opportunities to understand the language through the use of strategies that include visual aids, actions, photographs, and gestures. The informal small group setting encourages learners to get to know each other, and ultimately feel comfortable using the language with their peers/colleagues. Interpersonal skills are a priority, and professionals further develop these skills at every session. Our participants gain access to real-world learning opportunities. They interact and practice speaking with other professionals in the Lehigh Valley who share a love of language.
The Program
Spanish language development for adults is designed to meet the needs of working professionals and members of the Lehigh Valley community who want to increase their linguistic and cultural competence.
The Approach
Our program follows a full immersion, natural approach to second language acquisition as developed by linguists Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terrell. This approach focuses on comprehensible input . When learners are exposed to this input in low-anxiety contexts, acquisition of the target language is inevitable.
What it looks like...
Take a peek at our participants in action to get a better idea of what you will experience. The Beginner and the Intermediate class engage in a variety of hands-on activities. The participants move around the classroom and have continuous opportunities to practice as they go!
What it sounds like…
Listen to our participants in action. As a “wrap-up” activity, toward the end of the very first class, participants at the Beginner’s level put it all together to share a description of themselves. We encourage peer support in our learning space. This feeling of community allows participants to feel comfortable speaking, and more comfortable to make mistakes. Some participants in the beginner class enter with zero experience, while others take the class to review what they have learned in high school/college.
Why study Spanish?
Professional Development
Members of various fiedls such as medicine, law, and education see language as a way to enhance their services.
Marketability
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the Lehigh Valley community. Employers are looking for professionals that can interact with future clients.
Cultural Competence
Our communities are culturally and linguistically diverse. This diversity in the workforce demands cultural sensitivity and understanding of the practices, products and perspectives.
Personal Goals
Communication with the rest of the world opens opportunities for travel and personal enjoyment.
Not Ready to take the class yet?
The interest form tells us you want to join an Adult Spanish Immersion group but you are not ready to register for the upcoming semester. If you are committed to learning spanish, we encourage you to take the leap! The time is now. You’ve been thinking about it for a long time, your opportunity is here :-)
Organizations interested in onsite development for their staff must contact us directly to receive a quote. For Additional questions about this process, please contact Nadia Alicia at 610-984-4122, e-mail us at Contact@LanguageProjectLLC.com or reach us through Facebook!
SILC's admissions, the provisions of services, and referrals of clients shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English or Spanish proficiency), age, or sex. The Spanish Immersion Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity Care Provider.