As I began the preparation involved in starting classes in Vineland, one of the largest Hispanic Communities in South Jersey, the information I recently received concerning that population made me think about using a different approach when offering and teaching our “Spanish foreign language classes for children” courses.<\/p>\n
The NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals) Conference in Atlantic City this year revealed new data regarding the Hispanic Population which amazed me! The numbers showed that the third generation of Hispanic descendants don’t speak Spanish. I find this devastating because it signals a loss of the pride every Hispanic should carry in speaking their language and keeping their heritage alive. This unique diversity is quite often demonstrated through parties, food and stories handed down from one generation to the next which helps to keep this amazing culture alive!<\/p>\n
Being Hispanic and a mother myself, I recognize as well as face the challenges of being a working mother and sharing my culture and language with my own son.<\/p>\n
My new classes were born from my desire to share in this challenge with other moms who, Hispanic or not, have the same goal and are aware of how important it is to introduce a foreign language to children at an early age! I’ve made sure the culture, songs and stories so treasured in each language are shown and taught in our classrooms.<\/p>\n
I am looking forward to the classes starting on May 22nd in the “Cafe of Life” in Vineland and I hope to see many parents at our open house on May 13th 6:30pm.<\/p>\n
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