Los Chicos – Term 3 off to a great start!

¡Hola a todos!
Is it really the third week of Term3?  Where does the time go?
We hope you that your memories of the holiday break are enjoyable  and that the winter ills have stayed far away.  Term 3 is an exciting term with lots of new music and vocabulary.  Our theme for the adult classes this term is Jugando [...]

Upcoming School Holiday Event in the Latin Community

If you are looking for an activity over the school holidays that incorporates Spanish, try out one of the playgroups organised by the Auckland Latin American Community (ALAC):
School Holiday Playgroup
I spoke to one of the organisers and it sounds fun and informal. I have registered to attend the one on Thursday the 8th and Elaine [...]

Upcoming Colombian Fiesta!

Colombian_festival

Here is a festival that you don’t want to miss so mark your calendars:
Fiesta to celebrate 200 Years of Colombian Independence
17th July at Ellerslie Event Centre from 5pm to 2am
The line up includes:
Latin Expo
Cultural show
Dance all night long with “Matecito Latin Combo Band”, plus two Colombian singers on stage
Colombian food cooked by Colombians
Raffles and [...]

Oso Bajo el Sol/Bear in the Sunshine

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This is a great book to read to school aged children. When I read it in Spanish to my five year old I sometimes catch him glancing at the words in English if he is unsure what a word means. It’s simplicity, attractive illustrations and sweet storyline give this book universal appeal.
The Spanish-language edition of [...]

Ramon y su Raton (Spanish only)

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This book is fun because it is humorous and the text rhymes in a way that is pleasant to read. Although it is available in Spanish only, it is a great find because it belongs to a series of basic level  readers.
A feel-good story about a charming fellow and his clever little mouse, who will [...]