Hi there, Reader

OK, I didn’t mean to scare you with that subject line — but I do want you to be careful with how your kiddo is learning a language.

Why? Because the goal is to speak — and not after months of worksheets or memorization. Speaking is our full focus from Day One in our classes.

Here’s the thing: language learning is a lifelong journey. I’m fluent in Spanish, French, and Italian — and I’m still learning every day. Your child’s journey will be just as layered and full of discovery.

And as a teacher, and a lifelong language learner myself, I can tell you: there are subtle ways that many language programs actually hold kids back from real success.

That’s not to say the people behind them aren’t well-intentioned — they are! But if you're here, I'm guessing you want more than good intentions. You want results. You want confidence. You want your child to enjoy speaking another language in a natural, playful, and connected way.

Here are a few red flags to watch out for — and exactly how we do things differently:

🛑 Programs that explain too much, too early.​
Before your child even gets a chance to try speaking, they’re hit with grammar charts, tone drills, or gender rules. It might sound helpful… but it’s overwhelming and unnecessary. “These are the 4 tones in Chinese,” “Spanish has masculine/feminine nouns,” “Here’s a full Italian verb chart…” It’s not just boring — it actually slows them down.

🛑 Alphabet obsession.​
Learning the alphabet isn’t wrong — it’s just not urgent. Kids are often taught letters before they’ve ever heard or said a single word. The truth is that it's not what sparks confidence or conversation.

🛑 Cute, disconnected flashcards.​
They're adorable, but what do you do with them? Unless the words are tied to real communication, they're just floating out there, with no purpose or context.

✅ Here’s what we do instead:​
We flip the script. Every one of our lessons is built around short, understandable stories that kids can connect with. We model real language in use, not isolated facts. Students start by noticing language patterns and using them in context. No lectures, no drills — just natural conversation.

We guide. We model. We ask. And they speak.

If you want to explore how we can support your child, we offer several levels of support depending on your goals and budget. Click the green button to apply — no payment required. This just tells me you’re curious to learn more, and we can chat about the best next step.

Warmly,
Juliana

We currently offer online language lessons in:​
​Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.​
(Ages 8–14). Designed for kids. Created by passionate teachers who actually speak the languages they teach.)