We are thrilled to announce an exciting curriculum development that will bring immersive Spanish language learning to Boundless Life Andalusia from September ‘24. An exciting new collaboration will offer our Pathfinders students (ages 6-12) the unique opportunity to cultivate language skills while enjoying the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of the region. Read on to learn more about this and the broader benefits of language learning.
Immersive Spanish language learning
At Boundless Life Andalusia, our new partnership with ‘Sarah’s Spanish School’ will provide a truly immersive language curriculum and learning experience. Children will have the opportunity to interact with native Spanish speakers in a fun and engaging environment. Through two 45-minute per week, featuring play, songs, and everyday interactions, students will develop a strong foundation in the language while making lasting memories.
We believe that language learning is a journey, not a destination. Our goal is to inspire a lifelong love of Spanish and foster a global mindset in our young learners.
By combining the beauty of Boundless Life’s base in Estepona with the comprehensive expertise of Sarah’s Spanish, we are creating an exceptional opportunity for children to grow intellectually, socially, and culturally.
Why did we choose Sarah’s Spanish as our Spanish curriculum partner?
💃🏽 Aligning to the US ACTFL proficiency benchmarks, the curriculum is designed using best practices and acquisition-driven instruction. It's theme-based and differentiated to cater to students of varying ability levels, making it effective for diverse classrooms.
💃🏽 It has been tested on more than 30,000 students and has a proven track record of being fun and highly effective.
💃🏽 The curriculum features interactive and engaging units that incorporate cultural lessons about Spanish-speaking culture and traditions.
💃🏽 Maximum levels of fun! Songs, stories, games, movement and tons of variety keep students engaged.
The power of language learning
Beyond cultural enrichment, learning a second language offers significant cognitive benefits for children.
A study1 found that bilingual children outperform their monolingual peers in measures of executive function, which includes attention, planning, and self-control. These skills are essential for academic success and overall life development.
Research has shown that bilingual children often exhibit enhanced:
✅ Cognitive flexibility: The ability to switch between different tasks or perspectives.
✅ Problem-solving skills: Improved ability to analyse information and find solutions.
✅ Memory: Stronger memory functions, including both short-term and long-term recall.
✅ Creativity: Increased capacity for imaginative and innovative thinking.
1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4442091/
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