Spolang Foreign Language Academy

The Best Seat in the House 🌿

Every evening, right around this time, the sun hits the trees outside my studio window just right, turning the whole view into this incredible, warm, golden glow.

After hours of diving deep into language lessons, sharing laughs with students, and watching everyone work hard, this is my favorite spot to take a deep breath and unwind. It is the perfect reminder of how beautiful it is to slow down and appreciate the moment.

Whether you are finishing up a busy workday or wrapping up your studies, I hope your evening is just as peaceful.

Why we love what we do...

A huge thank you to L. Langley for sharing these kind words about her son's language journey with us.

Building confidence and bringing language to life is exactly why we do what we do!

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Ready to add some color to your day?

Download this special Color by Number Butterfly to help you or your child practice 7 German colors.

Coloring is more than just an art project. It actually helps build muscle memory and focus, making it a fantastic way to anchor new vocabulary like color names in the brain!

It’s easy to join the fun:
Grab the Butterfly: Download the butterfly image
Match & Color: Use the German color key to fill in the numbered sections

Please feel free to post a photo of your finished masterpiece in the comments below.

I can’t wait to see all the different versions of our SpoLang butterfly!

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Nach all dem Trubel und den Feierlichkeiten hoffen wir, dass Sie nun die Zeit finden, sich zurückzulehnen und einen entspannten Abend zu genießen. Sie haben es sich mehr als verdient.

An alle Mütter, Großmütter und Mentorinnen: Möge die Ruhe nach dem Fest genauso erfüllend sein wie der Tag selbst. Danke für Ihre unermüdliche Geduld und die Weisheit, mit der Sie uns begleiten.

Genießen Sie die wohlverdiente Pause und lassen Sie den Tag gemütlich ausklingen.
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After all the hustle and bustle of the festivities, we hope you now find the time to sit back and enjoy a relaxing evening. You have more than earned it.

To all the mothers, grandmothers, and mentors: may the peace after the celebration be just as fulfilling as the day itself. Thank you for your tireless patience and the wisdom with which you guide us.

Enjoy this well-deserved break and let the day come to a cozy close.

A little hyperpolyglot ... no wonder Chickadees are my favorite birds.
-Fr. Barnes-

HAPPY MAY DAY!

In Germany the Maibaum is a tradition going back to the 16th century. This tradition is especially strong in the villages of the Bavarian Alps where the raising of the traditional maypole on 1 May in the village square is a cause for much celebration. The pole is usually painted in the Bavarian colors of white and blue and decorated with emblems depicting local crafts and industry.

Just before the Maibaum is erected, depending on the region, there may be a procession through the village, usually watched by crowds of spectators and accompanied by a brass band. The actual installation of the tree then takes place in the afternoon or evening. While the crowds usually while away the time drinking beer and eating sausages, the young men busy themselves with decorating the maypole to get the symbols of various trades representing the region into the right position. While the maypole is traditionally set up with the help of long poles, today it may sometime also be done using tractors, forklifts or even cranes. In Lower Austria ropes and ladders are used.

Depending on local custom, the Maibaum may remain in place until the end of the month. In many parts of Bavaria it remains in place all year round.

Sometimes the smallest word makes the biggest difference in how a sentence flows.

We have a sentence that’s almost complete, but it’s missing its partner.

Read through the multiple-choice options and see which one makes the sentence sound just right.

What do you think?❓ Let us know which one you’d pick❗️