Language Mindset: Online classes for kids!

It’s the end of summer. You’re juggling back-to-school checklists, snack refills, and remembering which kid needed cleats… while low-key wondering if that Spanish class you meant to sign up for already started. You’ve been meaning to give your kiddo that extra edge. You’ve talked about them learning Spanish. But between school drop-offs and dinner plans? It just hasn’t happened yet. And that’s exactly why now is the time to make a move. Because what if this fall wasn’t just about surviving...

Hi, Reader So many families I talk to share something like this: “My parents are from Colombia—I want my daughter to speak with them.” “We own a Korean restaurant, and I want my kiddos to greet guests in Korean!” “I told my son I’d take him to Paris when he’s 13… only if he can speak French!” "I'm German and want my kiddo to speak it too. He knows basic words, but I want more for him." “My husband and I speak Spanish at home, but I feel bad that our sons never learned. Is it too late?” “My...

Hiiiii ReaderI wanted to share a real story that perfectly shows why real teachers will always be better than apps. One of our rockstar Spanish students recently wanted to add Chinese to his schedule. We were thrilled—until his mom reached out saying he was feeling discouraged. Learning Chinese is a BIG shift, and he wasn’t used to feeling “lost” in a new language. Sound familiar? It happens more than you think. In fact, I’m learning both Chinese and Farsi myself, so I get it—trying something...

Buenos días Reader! Yes, we are a multilingual school for kids, but this email is specifically for families who want their kiddo to speak Spanish! Two new families just started their Spanish journey this week—and with Fall schedules filling fast, this is your moment to jump in. Because here’s the truth:Your child could be speaking Spanish by Thanksgiving. Not memorizing flashcards. Not filling out worksheets. Actually speaking. At Language Mindset, we teach Spanish in a way that finally makes...

I hear this a lot from families. And I totally get it. My husband and I don’t have kids, but we still have to make decisions about what really matters in our lives. We’ve learned to budget for what we love— → His timber framing courses → My own language learning (yes, even as a teacher!) → And travel, because it brings us joy and perspective These things take time and money… But when something matters, we make it work. So when a parent tells me, “We just don’t have time for language lessons,”...

3 simple hacks we use in our online language lessons to help kids start speaking right away— and FEEL GENUINELY PROUD of what they can say (even if it’s not perfect yet). 👇 Here’s how we make that happen: We start with real-world language. Stuff kids actually WANT to say. Not “The boy has a red pencil,” but “I like cats,” “That’s gross,” “I want chocolate.” We celebrate MESSY TALKING. Fluency doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from TRYING. So when a kid mixes up grammar but gets the...

I wanted to share something really special with you, Reader! Language classes are more than just knowing new words...it's about connection, truly. 🥹 One of our students, who’s been studying Japanese with us for over a year, recently traveled to Japan to visit his family. He’s half Japanese, half American—and because of his consistent dedication and our story-based approach, he’s been having full conversations in Japanese each week. This summer, he didn’t just visit Japan—he connected. He...

Have you ever found yourself wondering… 👉 Am I doing enough to help my child learn a new language? 👉 Is there something better than apps, worksheets, or hoping school will be enough? 👉 What would it look like if they could actually speak — not just study? If those questions have been circling in your mind… You're not alone. And you're not behind. The truth is: 1️⃣ The school system isn’t built for fluency. It focuses on testing, not real-world speaking. 2️⃣ Apps don’t get kids talking — and...

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...

I failed Spanish in high school. Not because I didn’t care. Not because I wasn’t “good” at languages. But because I truly didn’t believe fluency was possible. I had no examples around me—no students speaking confidently, no teachers modeling what it could actually look like to use a second language in real life. No one made it feel real, or reachable. We were stuck translating paragraphs and memorizing rules... and for what? I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t connect. So I failed—and ended up in...