Spanish for Heritage Speakers

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"Quien mucho duerme, poco aprende"

**Please NOTE! If you are a new student, please Contact us prior to registration.

Why This Workshop?
Welcome to a one-of-a-kind language journey designed specifically for heritage Spanish speakers. If you've grown up with Spanish in your home or community but never felt comfortable in formal study environments then our 6-week workshop is tailored just for you. Guided by María Dolores Gonzales, an expert linguist with a PhD and a passion for the revitalization of Spanish heritage language, our program offers a nurturing environment where your natural familiarity with Spanish is valued and enhanced.

What You Will Experience
Our sessions are not just about learning Spanish; they are about reconnecting with your roots and transforming how you view your bilingual abilities. Here's what makes our workshop stand out:

Personalized Learning: Each session is crafted around the students' needs, recognizing and building on the language skills you already have.
Cultural Integration: We weave history, culture, and language together, making learning relevant and engaging by connecting it with your personal experiences.
Empowering Environment: Whether you are an active bilingual speaker or someone who understands but rarely speaks, our workshop provides a safe space to express yourself and grow your confidence.
Supportive Community: We understand the challenges faced by those who experienced historical discouragement (or punishment) from using Spanish in their daily lives. Our workshop offers support and encouragement to embrace your heritage language fully.

How You Benefit
Joining our workshop means embarking on a path to not only enhance your Spanish language abilities but also develop critical thinking skills and a deeper appreciation of your heritage. You'll enjoy:

Improved Language Skills: From expanding vocabulary to mastering nuances, enhance your ability to communicate fluently and confidently. Building Spanish language skills expands potential employment opportunities in business, healthcare, education and travel.
Deeper Cultural Connections: By integrating cultural insights, you connect more deeply with your identity and the broader Nuevomexicano Spanish-speaking community.
Enhanced Self-Expression: Learn to express yourself more effectively in both personal and public settings.
A Supportive Network: Meet and bond with fellow heritage speakers who share similar backgrounds and experiences.

Your Path Forward
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your heritage and strengthen your bilingual skills in a supportive, enriching environment. Our workshop welcomes everyone from receptive listeners (understands the language but is hesitant to speak it) to active speakers, ensuring that each participant can thrive. Let’s honor your heritage together. Embrace your language, empower your voice, and enrich your life

Instructor | María Dolores Gonzales, PhD, Sociolinguist

TEMAS de CONVERSACIÓN
Recetas | Fotografías | Cuentos | Dichos | Adivinanzas | Pláticas | Tradiciones | Cultura | Familia | Antepasados | Música | Versos

SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS