{"id":332,"date":"2023-07-06T11:35:43","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T11:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/organic-spanish.com\/?page_id=332"},"modified":"2024-05-02T12:19:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T12:19:06","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/organic-spanish.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background pb__11 pr__8 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a1196e9b wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#6e9b80;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(3.195rem, 3.195rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 4.006), 6.4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer pt__5 pb__6 pl__3 pr__4\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-140516dd\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-140516dd\">Language acquisition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb7db7bf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:0px\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-dcffec32\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>How does it work?<\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"> From the very first class there is language immersion. You hear a new language and, thanks to the appropriate actions of the teacher, you understand what you hear. When you understand what you hear, your brain automatically decodes the new language and assimilates new structures and words. This is a similar process to how you acquired your mother tongue. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>Am I just listening to the language? <\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>No, absolutely not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Language acquisition is not passive, interaction is a key element. From the very first classes, the teacher creates optimal conditions for interaction with the language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning, you participate in class using simple words such as 'yes' or 'no' or short sentences. There is no pressure to speak in full sentences and to use language to a degree that you are not yet ready for. Over time you will understand more and more and speak more fluently, enabling richer interaction. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>What about speaking?<\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>M\u00f3wienie jest efektem rozumienia i przychodzi p\u00f3\u017aniej. Nie mo\u017cemy odwr\u00f3ci\u0107 tej kolejno\u015bci.&nbsp; Im wi\u0119ksza mentalna mapa  j\u0119zyka, tym wi\u0119ksze mo\u017cliwo\u015bci ekspresji i komunikacji w tym j\u0119zyku.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not a short process and there are no shortcuts, which is easily confirmed by examples where we are able to complete the table with the conjugation of a given verb because we have learned it by heart, but in conversation we are unable to use it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>Why \"Organic Spanish\"?<\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p><strong>Organic Spanish<\/strong> refers to the method I use to teach Spanish. Language acquisition is <strong>natural<\/strong> or simply <strong>organic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about language acquisition, <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/organic-spanish.com\/en\/metoda\/\">click here.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My mission is to spread knowledge and awareness about language acquisition so that more and more of us can achieve our language goals and dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>I am interested in the topic, where can I find more information?<\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To understand the fundamental differences between the traditional model of language learning and language acquisition, I recommend Bill VanPatten's book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/While-Were-Topic-Acquisition-Classroom\/dp\/194254457X\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\"While We\u2019 re On The Topic\u201d. <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tprsbooks.com\/what-is-tprs\/\">Here<\/a><\/span><\/strong> more about <strong>TPRS (Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beniko-mason.net\/content\/articles\/2022-foundations-for-story-listening-some-basics.pdf\">Here<\/a><\/span><\/strong> more about <strong>Story &#8211; Listening<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I recommend that everyone, and especially teachers, read Stephen Krashen's books, especially <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdkrashen.com\/content\/books\/the_natural_approach.pdf\">&#8222;The Natural Approach&#8221;<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. I also recommend his articles, available <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdkrashen.com\/\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-6349aa0c\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-6349aa0c\">Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-c32fa71c\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>How do I sign up for classes?<\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Fill in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kontakt\">this form,<\/a><\/strong><\/span> send me an <strong>e-mail<\/strong> or a message via WhatsApp. \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/kontakt\/\">CONTACT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>How do the classes take place?<\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Classes are held <strong>online<\/strong> on the Zoom platform.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>How long does the course last? <\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1:1 classes - together we agree an action plan tailored to your needs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classes in pairs - together we agree an action plan tailored to your needs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group classes - depends on the course. To find out more, <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kontakt\">contact <\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>What forms of payment do you accept?<\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Transfer to a Polish or Spanish bank account and BLIK\/ BIZUM. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQ<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-332","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/organic-spanish.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/332","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/organic-spanish.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/organic-spanish.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/organic-spanish.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/organic-spanish.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=332"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/organic-spanish.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/332\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":689,"href":"https:\/\/organic-spanish.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/332\/revisions\/689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/organic-spanish.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}