CT Spanish Club

09/21/2026

Did you know? 🇺🇸🇪🇸

Many U.S. states have names rooted in exploration. In 1513, Juan Ponce de León named , likely inspired by Pascua Florida (the Easter season) and the region’s lush vegetation.

Other states also reflect Spanish influence: (“reddish”), (“snow-covered”), and (“mountainous”) were all named by Spanish explorers describing the landscape.

Some names combine Spanish and Indigenous origins. comes from a Caddo word meaning “friend,” adapted into Spanish, while was inspired by a 16th-century Spanish novel, Las sergas de Esplandián.

¿Sabías que...? 🇺🇸🇪🇸

Muchos estados de EE. UU. tienen nombres que tienen su origen en la época de la exploración española. En 1513, Juan Ponce de León bautizó Florida, probablemente inspirado por la Pascua Florida (la época de Pascua) y la exuberante vegetación de la región.

Otros estados también reflejan la influencia española: Colorado («rojizo»), Nevada («cubierto de nieve») y Montana («montañoso») fueron bautizados por exploradores españoles que describían el paisaje.

Algunos nombres combinan orígenes españoles e indígenas. Texas proviene de una palabra caddo que significa «amigo», adaptada al español, mientras que California se inspiró en una novela española del siglo XVI, Las sergas de Esplandián.

08/02/2026

Has been kicked out of … or banned from ?! 🇪🇸 👣🇮🇹

If you’ve opened social media in the last 48 hours, the headlines sound alarming. Following the news around and , clickbait posts are claiming Spain has been "expelled" from or that European travel is shut down.

Let's cut right to the facts:

No, Spain hasn't been expelled from Schengen.

No, travel between Spain and the rest of Europe is not blocked.

What actually happened?

In response to the events in Ceuta, Italy introduced temporary passport and ID checks on flights and ferry arrivals coming from Spain.
Under EU law, member states have always had the right to temporarily reintroduce internal border checks during high-profile situations or periods of heightened concern. It’s a standard policy tool, not an expulsion, and not a permanent closure.

What does this mean for you?

If you’re traveling between Spain and Italy (or anywhere else in the region), keep your valid passport or ID card accessible, allow a few extra minutes for potential spot-checks at airports or ports, and carry on with your plans as usual.

07/03/2026

🌞 School's out... but curiosity never takes a vacation!

What if this summer your child could...

🎨 Create
🎵 Sing
📚 Listen to stories
🤝 Build friendships
🌎 Explore new cultures
🇪🇸 Learn Spanish naturally through play

That's what happens every day at Connecticut Spanish Club.

Our experiential approach combines storytelling, movement, games, creativity, conversation, and hands-on activities that make learning joyful—not another summer worksheet.

We also offer programs for adults, private lessons, tutoring, and conversation classes.

💬 Come discover why families say CT Spanish Club feels like a community—not just a class.

☀️ Summer spots are limited. We'd love to welcome you!

Register in here -> https://mailchi.mp/14012580fdd9/spanish-club-summer-learnings

CT Spanish Club Summer Immersion Camp offers a dynamic, play-based Spanish learning experience designed for children who already understand and speak Spanish. Through movement, games, and collaborative challenges, students strengthen their reading, writing, spelling, and vocabulary skills in a natur...

05/14/2026

🇪🇸 Hidden Heritage of : The Cave Homes of

📍Guadix, province, Andalusia

Did you know that Guadix is home to the highest concentration of cave houses in Europe? Carved directly into the soft clay hills surrounding the town, these unique homes have been inhabited for centuries and remain a living part of Andalusian culture today.

🏡 Why cave homes are so special:

* They maintain a natural temperature year-round — cool in summer and warm in winter.
* Many were originally developed after the Reconquista as practical, affordable homes.
* From the outside, you often only see whitewashed facades and chimneys, while entire homes extend underground.
* Today, many caves have been transformed into boutique stays, museums, and family homes while preserving their traditional architecture.

Guadix offers a fascinating blend of history, sustainability, and cultural resilience — showing how communities adapted to their environment long before modern climate-control systems existed.

If you visit southern Spain, Guadix is one of those places that feels both ancient and alive at the same time.

🇪🇸 Guadix reminds us how language, culture, geography, and history are all deeply connected. One of the many reasons learning opens the door to discovering amazing places like this.

Have you ever visited a place with cave homes before? 👇

04/04/2026

Want your child to learn in a fun, practical way?
At Connecticut Spanish Club, kids learn through everyday activities, like cooking, playing, and speaking!

✔️ No prior Spanish needed
✔️ Builds confidence & vocabulary
✔️ Engaging, real-life learning

Enroll now and give your child a lifelong skill!
👉 www.CTSpanishClub.com

12/11/2025

One of my favorite things about CT Spanish Club is watching children express themselves through art, and these holiday crafts are the perfect example!

Last week, students painted, glued, decorated, and designed their own ornaments while practicing Spanish vocabulary in a hands-on, joyful way:
🎨 colores - colors
🖌️ pintar - to paint
🌟 brillar - shine
🐱 el gato - the cat
👼 el ángel - the angel

Now these beautiful creations are decorating our homes and bringing holiday cheer to every corner.
I’m so proud of their creativity!


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12/11/2025

Every week in CT Spanish Club, I get to watch children say their first full phrases in , naturally, joyfully, and without pressure. ❤️

These everyday expressions are part of what we practice in class through play, teamwork, movement, and storytelling. Language becomes something they live, not something they memorize.

If you’ve been thinking about introducing your child to Spanish, this is the perfect time to begin.
Small groups, hands-on learning, and a warm bilingual community.

🇪🇸 Enrollment open for December!
Message me Almu Corazon or visit www.ConnecticutSpanishClub.com

12/02/2025

The holiday season reminds us of something universal: the most meaningful gifts are the ones that stay with us. Language is one of those gifts. It opens doors, builds confidence, connects cultures, and gives children a skill they can carry for life.

This December, CT Spanish Club is offering a fun and festive way for children to experience the joy of learning through hands-on activities inspired by seasonal American-Spanish traditions. No matter what your family celebrates, these classes offer creativity, culture, and language in a playful environment.

DECEMBER SPANISH CLASSES FOR KIDS:
• Fridays, 1.5 hours
• $45 per class
• Kindergarten to 5th grade
• West Redding location
• Kids could take the school bus with my children when available
• Includes snack, juice pack, materials, and all activities

Children will learn Spanish through:
• Elf scavenger hunts
• Cookie decorating
• Holiday ornament crafts
• Seasonal games
• Vocabulary building
• Conversational practice
• Creative activities

At , students experience language through movement, play, curiosity, and culture. It is the perfect way to keep curious minds engaged, learning, and joyful during the December season.

If you want to give your child the gift of language this year, enrollment is now open and spots are limited.

Follow and for updates, upcoming programs, and community events.