Question 1

What´s Brain Friendly Learning?

Accepted Answer

The more involved we are in our own learning, the more that learning is likely to stick. Whether it´'s a funny moment, a creative moment, an 'oopsie' moment, those moments help trigger recall. Expect classes to be relevant, memorable, and to call on your own strengths to help you learn.

Question 2

Why only a six week course?

Accepted Answer

Six weeks makes sense. We can see w´here we're at, what we need to work on, and define priorities for the coming term. It's also less of a commitment for learners, financially and in terms of seeing results, and to decide whether this way of learning is for you.

Question 3

What if I don´'´t like it?

Accepted Answer

Try and stick out the six weeks. It´s not a long time, you´ve paid for it. Learning anything new can be hard. The only person you are pitting yourself against is you. Whilst one class may be difficult, you may ace the next. Talk to Claire and we can see how to make the experience better.

Question 4

Is Claire qualified to give these classes?

Accepted Answer

Claire's creds: BA (hons) in Spanish and Latin American Studies, MA course in gender in education, PhD started (not finished) in how language learning affects identity, brain friendly learning training, experience in giving personal classes and group classes, and has lived in Spain & Costa Rica.

Question 5

What if I can'´t make a class?

Accepted Answer

Life happens. Speak to Claire and we´ll work out a way of keeping you on track.

Question 6

Do I get a qualification?

Accepted Answer

No. We´re here to help you advance your Spanish, not pass exams. You'´ll learn what´'s relevant to you. We can introduce a certificate for having attended if you would like one. You can always ask for notes on your progression.

Question 7

Would I be better with one to one classes?

Accepted Answer

One to one's are available if you struggle with something particular or need a refresher on something, but generally we learn better in a group. Other's mistakes, seeing things differently, enjoyment, helping each other, group activities - all help us relax and learn in a way that sticks.

Question 8

What if I'm shy or feel awkward?

Accepted Answer

No-one has to do anything they don'´t want to.  We are a group class for just that reason. An example is a setting up stall/buying things exercise Claire once ran. Quieter team members produced a beautiful fish stall, painted sign, fish named, painted and priced. Noisy ones bartered over potatoes!

Question 9

Is there homework?

Accepted Answer

There are optional exercises to do during the week, which will keep the learning fresh. The more you put in, the more you'´ll learn. There are some weeks you´'re busy and can'´t, other weeks when you'll feel super-motivated.  Do as much as you can, but within your own circumstances.

Question 10

Wasn't this class for a Wednesday

Accepted Answer

Yes, but we had to merge the Wednesday with other classes

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