Children copy children
A child speaks Spanish when other children speak it. Not because a grown-up asked them to — because that is what the game runs on.
You were never meant to do this alone
Raising a bilingual child in London is a long game, and it is much harder in a house on its own. The Spanish Family Hub™ puts your family next to other families doing exactly the same thing, at the same time, in the same city.
Parents need parents
Everyone here has had the week where their child answers in English. Sharing that with someone who gets it is the difference between carrying on and quietly giving up.
A language needs a life around it
Spanish sticks when it belongs to birthdays, playdates and celebrations — not just to a 45-minute session on a Tuesday.
Exclusive Cafecito Time Events™
Cafecito Time is the name of our two in-person family events each term — one before half term and one near the end. The children are covered at both: they play, celebrate and make things in Spanish while the grown-ups finally get to sit down together. Playdates, seasonal celebrations and cultural get-togethers all happen inside these events.
- Two events every term, included in The Spanish Way™
- Children covered at both — you are not on duty
- Where the playdates and the seasonal celebrations happen
- Families from every venue in the same room
What families notice after a few weeks
A mum tells it better than we can
“despite my best efforts at home, she never used to sing in Spanish. Now, she regularly asks to listen to the Shaping Little Minds playlist and happily sings along.”
“They used to be quite shy about speaking Spanish despite understanding it well, but Sara has really helped build their confidence and enjoyment through songs, play and such a fun atmosphere. Now they chat and sing in Spanish at home too, which has been so lovely to see”
“my 2 year old has learnt a great deal from the lessons. She has become more confident in speaking in Spanish to other children and adults.”
“What's been especially lovely to see is how much Spanish Sofia has picked up through the classes. She now uses Spanish words at home and even sings parts of the songs we learn in class.”
“She repeated and pronounced words which helps those of us who aren't fluent Spanish speakers. There's a good mix of singing, messy play and arts and crafts.”
“Having a space where both kids can play together & learn is really the dream.”
One day, she'll call her grandmother — and the whole conversation will happen in Spanish.
That's what we're building together. Not vocabulary lists. A child who grows up feeling that Spanish is part of who she is.
