Bloom Spanish Class Design: What to Expect in Our Adult Spanish Classes

The Joy of Spanish with Engaging, Intuitive Learning and Real Conversations

At Bloom Spanish, our mission is to make learning Spanish an exciting and natural process. Our educational strategy departs from traditional language learning methods by focusing on a communicative approach filled with content that resonates with the everyday lives of our students. We believe that the best way to learn a language is the way we all learned our first: naturally and intuitively, without being bogged down by extensive grammar rules. Our teaching is student-centered, leveraging each person's innate language acquisition abilities.

What to expect in Bloom Spanish classes?

Our adult classes are designed to be as engaging and effective as possible, structured to maximize learning through interaction with real teachers and real-life application. Here’s a breakdown of what a typical class at Bloom Spanish looks like:

Page 1 - Introduction and Objectives 

• Each class begins with a clear introduction to the day's goals, setting the stage for what students will learn and achieve.

Page 2 - Review and Engage  

• We start with a review of the previous class and discuss the "class challenge"—a fun, interactive activity that may involve watching a Spanish movie or doing an activity to practice the class vocabulary. This not only reinforces previous lessons but also makes learning fun and relevant, bringing the language into students’ everyday lives.

Page 3 / 4 - New Vocabulary and Expressions 

• New vocabulary, verbs, and key expressions are introduced. These are crucial tools for the day's activities, helping students expand their linguistic repertoire.

Page 5 - Grammar in Context

• Instead of deep-diving into complex grammatical explanations, we provide just enough information to help students form a clear picture of how the Spanish language functions, aiding them in practical usage, without using too much precious class time on the complexities of the language, something that will come naturally with real, conversational practice.

Pages 6 / 7 / 8 - Interactive Conversations 

• These pages are dedicated to interactive, conversational activities. These exercises are designed to encourage students to practice their new skills in guided conversations with their teacher, fostering confidence and fluency.

Page 9 - Class Challenge Discussion

• Here we talk about the class challenge, each class has a ‘desafío’ where students are encouraged to do an activity after class that reinforces the content and integrate it into real-world usage.

Page 10 - Reflection and Feedback

• The final page of the class is for reflection on what has been learned and a moment for any questions students might have. This ensures that each student leaves the class with a clear understanding of their progress and any areas needing attention.

Before and After Class: Enhancing the Learning Experience

Pre-Class Preparation (Prepárate)

• Before each class, students receive a printable overview of the class vocabulary. This preparation tool helps familiarize them with upcoming content, making it easier to actively participate during the class.

After Class Practice (Práctica)

• After class, students gain access to a 'Practica' activity. This might be a game, a printable, or another engaging activity designed to reinforce and solidify what was learned during the session. These activities ensure continuous learning and improvement, even outside the classroom setting.

At Bloom Spanish, we're dedicated to making language learning accessible, enjoyable, and effective. Our classes are more than just lessons; they are stepping stones to gaining fluency in Spanish through a method that feels as natural and lively as the language itself. Join us, and experience the joy of learning Spanish in a way that truly connects with real life and real conversations.