Spanish Immersion Programs in Montgomery County MD

ISL International School of Languages, Montgomery County MD:
Situated in Bethesda, in southern Montgomery County, MD (just northwest of Washington DC), ISL International School of Languages provides a wide range of Spanish language immersion classes for children of all ages and proficiency levels. Courses include 'Mommy & Me' toddlers classes, preschool classes, private lessons, group classes, and more. We also provide specialized tutoring in French and English, with Mandarin and Italian classes.

Comprehensive Spanish Language Classes for Children:

Weekly Spanish Group Classes for Children:
Children are naturally more "efficient" foreign language learners and have a great capacity to learn a second language. Our program is based on the idea that this learning can be significantly enhanced through the use of:

- Music
- Creative Visual Aids
- Games
- Variety in Presentation
- A Relaxed and Fun-filled Environment

We use various audio and visual elements that are complementary and inter-related so that the same vocabulary or element of grammar is practiced and reinforced in many different ways to create variety, encourage participation and avoid boredom.

The program we use is rooted in a method that is designed to stimulate different learning styles (visual, auditory and kinesthetic) to capture the attention of all students. By using a multi-sensory approach, both sides of the brain are engaged in the learning process. Students can learn much faster and with a higher level of retention.

One-on-One Spanish Classes: 
If you feel your child is more/less advanced than the other students in the class, we also offer private classes at your home or our office to proceed at a level that meets your child’s language learning needs. This is a great option for students who are learning Spanish with an specific goal in mind or those who prefer the one-on-one class without distractions.

Mommy and Me Classes (6-36 Months)
This class is designed to start the process of  language learning for newly verbal students and for caregivers to take an active role in students’ learning. Don’t let the name fool you — plenty of dads and other caregivers also join the Mommy & Me class with their little ones.

3-5 Year Olds:
These lessons are designed to be both fun and informative for children who know how to express themselves a bit better in their native language already.  

6-8 Year Olds:
In this class, students begin practicing writing and grammar exercises at an age-appropriate level. Instructors use various audio and visual elements that are complementary and interrelated so that the same vocabulary or element of grammar is practiced and reinforced in many different ways to create variety, encourage participation and avoid boredom.

9-11 Year Olds:

Beginner:
For students with no or little language experience. Students will begin learning basic vocabulary and simple sentences to express personal information, where they live and people they know. 

High Beginner:
For students who have had 6 months – 1 year of language instruction. Students will begin learning phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their family and other people, living conditions and their school environment.

Intermediate:
For students who have had more than 1 year of language instruction. Students will be able to connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, dreams and hopes; to give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans’ and to narrate a story.

Preschool / School Programs:
Duration = 10 weeks (can be changed in agreement). The school program is divided into themes. During each program, we introduce two themes and a series of games and activities that develop the skills needed to learn a second language in a consistent and sequential manner. The themes introduced depend on the level of the students and the programs they have taken with the International School of Languages.

Beginner Level:
- Beginner 1: Animals, Food,
- Beginner 2: House, Verbs
- Beginner 3: Body, Clothes
- Beginner 4: Places, Shapes/Opposites

Intermediate Level:
- Intermediate 1
- Intermediate 2
- Intermediate 3
- Intermediate 4

Other Languages:
We also offer the above courses in French, English, Mandarin and Italian.