BetterWorld Monthlyish- February 2025

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

Language Tip: Bring the Language Home!

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

You could turn it into a simple game. Ask 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 pressure!

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

French Lingo:

"Ça caille"

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

• "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 just 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 perhaps not as strongly.

You can use this phrase to comment on unpredictable winter weather, as shown 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 reference amazing sales! So, if someone says, "¡Vamos al febrero loco!", they’re inviting you to shop for 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!

Prepare 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 a spring-themed masterpiece and enjoy a fun evening of crafting, conversation, and bilingual community. Whether you’re an experienced artist or trying 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, alongside our regular private lessons! The camps offer personalized learning in a small group setting. They act as a midpoint between afterschool enrichment and private lessons. Dates: French: June 23rd – June 27th, 9 am–3 pm Spanish: June 30th – July 4th, 9 am–3 pm

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