The Lingo Leap

05/11/2021

Birthday parties are currently on hold at The Lingo Leap while we await safer conditions. Please keep us in mind for outdoor parties when we feel ready to restart them.

12/30/2014

Thank you for your interest in our classes. We apologize but our classes are temporarily on hold until further notice. We encourage you to check back with us periodically to see if our classes and services are once again being offered. For questions about Holiday Camps, Date Nights, Hip Hop & Ballet classes please email the Director of The New Century School Aftercare program at [email protected] . For questions about birthday parties see our website for reservations and details. Thank you for your support!

Please be advised that Date Nights and Holiday Camps are now being managed by The New Century School aftercare program. The information will be moved soon to their new website. You may still register for these on this website until further notice, but if you would like more information on them or t…

10/14/2014

Ever wonder why languages are so easily learned through song? Here is an amazing book that tells you why. This is why we infuse native music into our classes. Check out our fall series samplers: Edventures w/Cool Progeny & The Sanctuary; PPOD: Parent and Me Spanish Immersion Class; & Salsa Immersion for All Adults.
http://www.multilingualliving.com/2014/02/26/language-is-our-music-the-natural-way-to-multilingualism/

Language Is Our Music: The Natural Way to Multilingualism - Chapter 2 excerpt: Language's Beautiful Order. Enjoy!

10/14/2014

At Lingo Leap we support organizations globally that promote all types of language learning. Here is an organization in NYC promoting music as a language because trully who needs translation when you can feel the melody. This is why we aim to incorporate native music into our classes. Please check them out and support them.
http://musicismyfirstlanguage.com/

Music is My First Language is a start-up social enterprise organization. Our mission is to create music education opportunities for all children.

10/13/2014

Still have questions about multilingual education at a young age? Read this article and then register for our PPOD: Parent and Me Spanish Immersion 4 wk series and begin to grow up your tiny one in its global village.
http://www.multilingualliving.com/2014/01/30/bilingual-multilingual-children-really-should-start-when-young/

Multilingual children need to start when they are young to reap the most benefits of language learning. Why? Find out in this post!

10/12/2014

How do toys and language development come together? Read this article in from The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association by our Director Catalina Sofia Dansberger Duque

http://www.yourneighborhoodtoystore.org/play-learn.asp?i=261

Toys in essence must be used in order for them to meet their purpose. And what exactly is their purpose when families are looking to expand their children’s native, second, and possibly third language abilities? Play Immersion. The theory that people learn languages best when they are immersed in na…

10/11/2014

Keeping our families organized and happy!
http://www.dbfam.org/

Propelled by the belief that thriving, connected families are key to vibrant communities, the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance fosters and promotes family life in Baltimore’s city center. As an independent, nonprofit alliance, we partner with local government, business, and nonprofit organizations…

10/11/2014

The count down begins, make sure you join in!
https://www.facebook.com/baltimoresalsacongresskaya?fref=ts

The Baltimore Dance Festival is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity through the art of dance. Featuring performances from global artists, workshops, and community events, it creates a vibrant space for cultural exchange. Come and enjoy dance!

10/10/2014

Interesting tips!
http://busyteacher.org/4246-tpr-tricks-5-fabulous-ways-to-use-total-physical.html

Total Physical Response (TPR) is a method that was developed by James Asher in the late 1960s, with the goal of helping students acquire a second language.The main assumption is that a secon

10/10/2014

Want your baby to learn Spanish and English? Sign up for our 4 week Parent and Me Spanish Immersion Series based on Baltimore's own Dr. Brenda Hussey Gardner's PPOD developmental skills tracking system.
http://www.thelingoleap.com/wcs3_class/ppod-parent-me-spanish-immersion-class/

Enjoy 45 minutes of Spanish immersion via songs and movement with your 0-3 year old.

10/10/2014

Welcome Yiyun Chu! We are so lucky to have such a talented artist working with us. Yiyun will be teaching our Mandarin Art and Chinese Story Art Classes in January. She will also be doing some Chinese arts and Crafts at our Cool Progeny International Family Workout Series with our kids. Check out her amazing porfolio.
http://yiyunchu.com/home.html

I grew up in the city; the bustle and energy of city life is a significant influence in my creative process. I like to observe people's behavior and listen to their conversation., with their dialog su

10/10/2014

Are you ready to show off your moves for the Holidays? Register for our new Salsa Dance Immersion Class for all adults (singles, couples, gay, straight). Classes begin Oct. 29th.
http://www.thelingoleap.com/wcs3_class/dance-immersion-salsa-for-all-adults/

Join us for one hour of Salsa Dance Immersion class with our amazing dance instructor Claudia Barraza of Kaya Dance Company.