Learn about World Language & Culture Ambassadors, a world language and culture enrichment program for elementary and middle school students.

1. Introducing kids to the world through language and culture learning
We are a nonprofit enrichment program that offers world
language and culture classes to elementary and middle school
students throughout the Puget Sound region.

2. • Boosts confidence in learning another language
• Fosters an understanding and awareness of
people from different backgrounds
• Accent free pronunciation
• Strengthens cognitive and linguistic development
• Prepares students for a globally competitive
world
• Provides a positive, fun, and engaging learning
environment
Benefits of WLCA

3. Curriculum and Classroom Design
Max and Carmen are WLCA characters that take students on a travel adventure in countries
that speak the target language. Students learn about another country and learn the
language through these stories. Teachers use a method called Teaching Proficiency through
Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) when reading the Max & Carmen stories.
M
eet M
ax.
He’s a travel
photographer.
Meet Carmen.
She’s Max’s tour
guide and language
teacher.
Unit 5: Max and Carmen visit
Machu Picchu in Peru!

4. Curriculum and Classroom Design
• There are 4 lesson per unit, and each unit
contains a variety of games, crafts, songs,
and activities that reinforce the unit
vocabulary.
• Each unit contains a Max & Carmen story
and an activity related to another
country/culture.
• Based on the methodology of Total Physical
Response and Natural Approach.
UNITS
1: Introductions
2: Days, Months
3: Colors, Clothing
4: Marine Animals
5: Food (lunch, dinner,
vegetables)
6: Food (Breakfast,
fruit)
7: Farm Animals
8: Sports
9: Body Parts
10: People
UNITS
1: Introductions
2: Days, Months
3: Colors, Clothing
4: Marine Animals
5: Food (lunch, dinner,
vegetables)
6: Food (Breakfast,
fruit)
7: Farm Animals
8: Sports
9: Body Parts
10: People
Year 2 Spanish Curriculum Unit Themes:

5. • Native speakers, or have near native
cababilities.
• Extremely passionate about sharing
their language and culture.
• All teachers go through a
background check.
• All teachers are trained on the WLCA
methodology and curriculum.
WLCA Teachers

6. • When: Before or after school hours
• Location: School facilities
• Grades: K-8
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Session Packages: 10-40 classes
*30 classes is highly recommended for
adequate base learning.
• Language: Determined by parents/school.
• Cost: Varies by area
• Enrollment: Minimum of 8, maximum of 15
How it works!

7. ‫شكرا‬ Thank you!
謝謝 merci
Danke
grazie
ありがとう
감사합니다
‫شما‬ ‫از‬ ‫تشکر‬ ‫با‬
obrigado
¡gracias!
спасибо
Get classes started today!
Email wlca@cultural.org
Call (206) 217-9644 ext. 220
Visit our website for more info: www.cultural.org/wlca
Check out this video to learn more about classes:
http://vimeo.com/71782615