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Ekobé School of Learning Language Program
WHAT IS STARTALK?
"The Language program is designed based on intentional teaching strategies, family engagement strategies, and professional development. "
- Creating a language-centered environment
- Developing listening skills
- Teaching conversational skills
- Promoting auditory skills
- Expanding conceptual knowledge and vocabulary
- Encouraging word consciousness
Languages offered
Tuition
- Only offered to Ages 3 – 5
- Program is offered twice per week.
- Classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
- Only offered to Ages 3 – 5
- Program is offered twice per week.
- Registration fee: $100.
- Material fee: $ 200.
- Monthly fee: $225.
- Classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
What your child will learn in Portuguese?
- Learn about Brazilian culture (food, plants, animals, region, dance, and celebrations.
- Introductions and greetings/farewell in the target language
- How to say their age and numbers, the alphabet and days of the week.
- Recognize names of colors, shapes, and common objects
- Understand commands and questions
- Learn how to use family terms
- Learn and sing popular Brazilian songs
- Learn body parts, clothing, weather and seasons
- Recognize items found in home and school settings
- Learn how to express and recognize emotions
Tuition
- Only offered to Ages 3 – 5
- Program is offered twice per week.
- Classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
What your child will learn in Spanish?
- Learn about Spanish culture (food, plants, animals, region, dance, and celebrations.
- Introductions and greetings/farewell in the target language
- How to say their age and numbers, the alphabet and days of the week.
- Recognize names of colors, shapes, and common objects
- Understand commands and questions
- Learn how to use family terms
- Learn and sing popular Spanish songs
- Learn body parts, clothing, weather and seasons
- Recognize items found in home and school settings
- Learn how to express and recognize emotions
Tuition
- Only offered to Ages 3 – 5
- Program is offered twice per week.
- Registration fee: $100.
- Material fee: $ 200.
- Monthly fee: $225.
- Classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
What your child will learn in Portuguese?
- Learn about Brazilian culture (food, plants, animals, region, dance, and celebrations.
- Introductions and greetings/farewell in the target language
- How to say their age and numbers, the alphabet and days of the week.
- Recognize names of colors, shapes, and common objects
- Understand commands and questions
- Learn how to use family terms
- Learn and sing popular Brazilian songs
- Learn body parts, clothing, weather and seasons
- Recognize items found in home and school settings
- Learn how to express and recognize emotions
Frequently Asked Questions About Preschool Language Programs
What is a “Bilingual Preschool”?
A bilingual preschool is a preschool education program where children receive instruction and participate in activities conducted in two distinct languages. This can include 100 percent immersion programs where the languages are incorporated throughout the entire school day, or it can also include preschool programs offering dedicated class time to learning other languages.
Whether it is immersive or not, a multilingual or bilingual preschool program offers children the opportunity to learn and communicate in all languages, as well as learn about the cultures and customs of countries that speak that language.
A bilingual preschool approach (or multilingual approach) aims to foster language development, cultural understanding, and cognitive skills in young learners. Through these engaging and immersive language experiences, children are exposed to a rich linguistic environment, enabling them to become proficient in both or all languages while gaining a broader perspective on different cultures.
Is Ekobé a Bilingual Preschool?
Ekobé School of Learning is actually a trilingual or multilingual preschool since we offer both Spanish and Portuguese language classes twice a week (in addition to regular classes being conducted in English).
Are There Other Bilingual Preschools in San Diego?
Yes, several other bilingual preschools in San Diego offer language programs ranging from Chinese to Spanish to French, and more. Ekobé is currently the only multilingual / bilingual preschool in San Diego to offer Portuguese.
Why is Multilingual and Bilingual Education Important in Preschool?
Compared to learning a new language at an older age, exposure to multiple languages at preschool age enhances the acquisition and proficiency of that language, cognitive flexibility, problem-solving skills, and overall brain development.
Multilingual and bilingual preschools provide a unique opportunity for children to absorb languages, leading to advanced language proficiency and literacy skills later in life. Bilingual preschool programs also foster cultural awareness and sensitivity, promoting empathy and understanding among diverse communities. It equips preschoolers with a valuable tool for effective communication in an interconnected world. With a multilingual education, preschoolers gain a well-rounded and enriched educational experience.
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