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Sponge offers Spanish, Mandarin, French and Japanese immersion classes for children from birth through 10 years of age. Native-speaking teachers creatively introduce language and culture through activities, songs, stories, music, art and movement. Sponge offers classes seven days a week at i...
Sponge offers Spanish, Mandarin, French and Japanese immersion classes for children from birth through 10 years of age. Native-speaking teachers creatively introduce language and culture through activities, songs, stories, music, art and movement. Sponge offers classes seven days a week at its Seattle and Eastside locations.
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Mandarin
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Mandarin Classes at Sponge
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Mandarin Classes at Sponge, Eastside
1 session available for $499.00
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Japanese
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Japanese Classes at Sponge, Eastside
1 session available for $499.00 -
Japanese Classes at Sponge
1 session available for $499.00
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French
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French Classes at Sponge, Eastside
1 session available for $499.00 -
French Classes at Sponge
1 session available for $499.00
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Spanish
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Spanish Classes at Sponge
1 session available for $499.00 -
Spanish Classes at Sponge, Eastside
1 session available for $499.00
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Language
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"Speaking in Tongues" Screening and Panel Discussion
1 session available for $9.00
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My Reviews write a review
"Fantastic Teaching at Sponge"
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- Sarah B
- Seattle, WA
Review of Mandarin Classes at Sponge, November 20, 2008
We've been taking our three year old daughter to Mandarin since she was about one year old. It really has been a great experience. The classes are very fun -- lots of singing and playing games in 100% Chinese. In the beginning, it's hard to see how the exposure makes a difference, especially before your child is even speaking English! But it's amazing to me now how well she seems to pick it up. She can count, sing songs, respond to directions, describe colors, and say simple phrases.
If you do consider the Sponge School and are interested in Mandarin, I highly recommend finding a class with a specific teacher: Wenxin Huang Gillis. We have experienced most of the teachers there, and while they're all very good at what they do, we think Wenxin is the best at keeping the class moving, handling uncooperative toddlers, and engaging the kids. She is super enthusiastic and very helpful to parents in their own path of learning! She's fantastic!
We've been taking our three year old daughter to Mandarin since she was about one year old. It really has been a great experience. The classes are very fun -- lots of singing and playing games in 100% Chinese. In the beginning, it's hard to see how the exposure makes a difference, especially before your child is even speaking English! But it's amazing to me now how well she seems to pick it...
"Great class for infants/toddlers!"
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- Scott Jacobson
- Seattle, WA
Review of Mandarin Classes at Sponge, April 28, 2008
Our 2 year old has been going to Mandarin class at Sponge school for about a year. Wenxin is a great teacher and really gets young children to engage. The kids are completely immersed in Mandarin while in the class (no English!), and it's really a welcoming and fun learning environment. I highly recommend Sponge School, and specifically Wenxin. Great write-up in the PI: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/271215_lcenter23.html
Our 2 year old has been going to Mandarin class at Sponge school for about a year. Wenxin is a great teacher and really gets young children to engage. The kids are completely immersed in Mandarin while in the class (no English!), and it's really a welcoming and fun learning environment. I highly recommend Sponge School, and specifically Wenxin. Great write-up in the PI: http://seattlepi.nws...
My Recent Activity
- Sponge created Orange Blossom Society's Grand Opening September 09, 2009
- Sponge created "Speaking in Tongues" Screening and Panel Discussion August 27, 2009
- Sponge created "You're a Star!" Free Family Event at Sponge August 10, 2009
- Sponge added a photo to Spanish Classes at Sponge June 22, 2009
- Sponge added a photo to Japanese Classes at Sponge June 22, 2009
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Posted by Sponge in Foreign Language
We live in a culturally-diverse city, where heritage and differences are honored and valued, but how do we make the most out of what we have? Integrating language and culture into our children&rsqu...
