BetterWorld Monthlyish- February 2025

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In our newsletters, we’ll share exciting updates, helpful resources, and fun language tips that will help you on your learning journey. Let's get started!

Language Tip: Bring the Language Home!

Incorporating a new language at home can be an enjoyable, easy activity for the whole family. Try labeling common household items, like "door," "table," or "chair," with their names in the language you’re learning. If you have kids, you can invite them to help with the labels—it’s a fun way for everyone to get involved.

You could even turn it into a simple game, like asking your kids to find the item that matches a word in the new language. It’s a gentle, natural way to add a bit of language practice to your daily routine without any pressure!

Lingo to Know:Speak Like a NativeEvery month, we’ll bring you a fun and useful phrase to add to your language toolkit.

French Lingo:

"Ça caille"

This casual and colloquial expression in French means "It's freezing!" or "It's really cold!" If you’re outside on a particularly chilly day, you can use this phrase to describe the weather:

• "Ouf, ça caille aujourd'hui !"("Phew, it’s freezing today!")

• "Ça caille, tu ne trouves pas ?"("It’s freezing, don’t you think?")

 Fun Fact: The word "caille" comes from the French word for quail, a type of bird. The phrase "ça caille" humorously suggests that it's so cold outside, even the small quail might freeze! It’s a playful way to emphasize how cold it is.

Spanish Lingo:

"Febrero Loco y Marzo Otro Poco"

This popular Spanish saying reflects the unpredictable nature of winter weather. It suggests that while February can be just as wild as January, March might still carry some of that unpredictable chill, but maybe not as strongly.

You can use this phrase to comment on unpredictable winter weather, like in these examples:

• "¡Vaya clima! Febrero loco y marzo otro poco."("What crazy weather! February is wild, and March is just a little bit more.")

• "¡Qué frío! Febrero loco y marzo otro poco."("How cold! February is crazy, and March just a bit more.")

 Fun Fact: In some parts of Latin America, "febrero loco" doesn’t just mean wild weather—it can also refer to amazing sales! So, if someone says, "¡Vamos al febrero loco!", they’re actually inviting you to go shopping for some great deals!

Updates: 

• Upcoming Events:

23 March 2025: Fiesta de Manualidades Primaverales - Manos a la Primavera

Join us for a creative and festive celebration of spring as we honor Día de la Mujer with a special paint night!

Get ready to unleash your inner artist and celebrate the power and beauty of women while welcoming the season of renewal. In this hands-on event, you’ll paint your own spring-themed masterpiece and enjoy a fun evening of crafting, conversation, and bilingual community. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, there’s a place for you!

RSVP here

• New Classes available:

5 day Summer Immersion Registration Open

This summer, we’re excited to expand our offerings with a trial Language Immersion Camp, in addition to our regular private lessons! The camps are designed as a midpoint between afterschool enrichment and private lessons, providing personalized learning in a small group setting.Camp Dates: French: June 23rd – June 27th, 9am–3pm Spanish: June 30th – July 4th, 9am–3pm

Cost: $300/child (maximum 5 children per session)

Spaces are limited for this trial program. Reach out for more information or click here to register!

Thank you for being part of our community!We’re excited to continue learning and growing together. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out. Stay connected and keep learning – we’ve got plenty of exciting things ahead!

Until next time,Gloria