Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ's
Everything you need to know
Most asked questions about Fun with Foreign Language.
The FwFL program is based on 3 sessions, 10 weeks in Fall (September-December), 8 weeks in Winter (January-March or April), and 10 weeks Spring (March or April-June).
If interested in a language that we are not currently offering, please contact us. Other languages may be added in the future.
We currently have a limited offering on weekdays. We hope to provide more options in the near future. Please visit our Schedule on the website for information on future class offerings.
We offer new payment options in an effort to provide more flexibility to families.
Group Classes—Based on 10 week schedule
2 Option Costs for Kids Only (10 weeks) | Cost | Annual Registration Fee (unchanged) | Total |
Plan A—a la carte; pay per class | $32 per class | $20 paid once per year | $52 first payment; $32 for remaining payments of the school year. |
Plan B—pay for entire session | $223 (due at start of classes) | $20 | $243 |
2 Option Costs for Parent /Toddler (10 weeks) | Cost | Annual Registration Fee (unchanged) | Total |
Plan A—a la carte; pay per class | $29 per class | $20 | $49 first payment; $29 for remaining payments of the school year. |
Plan B—pay for entire session | $193 (due at start of classes) | $20 | $213 |
If you opt for Plan A, payment would have to be made prior to each class. Payment apps, checks or cash are only acceptable forms of payment. Eligible for sibling discounts.
If you opt for Plan B, credits will not be provided for missed classes and all payments must be made prior to the start of the session. Eligible for sibling discounts.
All plan options are eligible for $25 in referral credits for each family you recommend that joins the program.
First child pays full tuition and $15 annual registration fee (instead of regular $20). Each additional child pays 10% off of tuition + $15 annual registration fee.
We used to offer make up classes, but we had to discontinue them due to too many no-show. As we add more weekday classes, we will be able to provide the option of missing a class and attending either the weekday or Saturday class as a make up.
Students are welcome to join the program at any time and pay a pro-rated tuition. The registration fee is not pro-rated; therefore the cost is always $20 or $15 if there are siblings in the program.
Yes, the cost is $42 for each 60 minute class. Please register and someone will contact you.
Group classes: The last day to withdraw from a session and receive a 100% refund on tuition is 2 weeks prior to the start of a session. Unless a medical note signed by a physician is provided, all withdrawals after this date cannot be refunded or credited towards future sessions. Private classes: At least 30 days notice must be provided prior to termination. Unless a medical note signed by a physician is provided, all withdrawals after this date cannot be refunded or credited towards future sessions.
No need to fill out another registration form as long as the child’s medical condition has not changed or the family’s contact information has not changed. Just let us know you want to continue in the program.
It is our mission to teach children age-appropriate fundamentals of a foreign language in a fun, safe, and nurturing group environment. By using kid-friendly visual and musical materials, children can learn a new language and culture in a way that does not involve memorization. Sign up for a free preview class or view the program video.
Each class has learning objectives that are detailed in the newsletter that all registered families receive at the start of a new session.
Families will receive a link to the Parent Handbook prior to the start of class that includes the classroom expectations for students. We encourage families to talk with their students regarding our expectations so that the learning experience is a positive one for all of our students. Students that are unable to follow classroom expectations after several warnings and consultations with the family may be asked to leave the program.
We strongly encourage families to reinforce our lessons at home through the use of the activity sheets and audio files to these sheets that are provided each week. When students are having difficulties learning the material and the families are spending some time at home reinforcing the material, we recommend that families use resources to supplement class instruction such as music, audio books, DVDs to help students get more comfortable with the first stage of learning a language, listening. Once the student feels more comfortable with this stage, he or she may be ready to move onto to the understanding and speaking. Every student’s situation is different and can be addressed on a case by case basis. For more information on resources to supplement the language learning at home, visit the Resource Center on website.
Attaining language fluency is a long-term process that varies among individuals. Several factors affect how fluent an individual can become with the language. These factors include (1) how much exposure to the foreign language does the child receive outside of the classroom, (2) the child’s age, (3) the learning pace of the child, and (4) overall skill level of the child.
All of our teachers are fun, energetic, and have a strong desire to share their language and culture with children. In some cases, they have teaching backgrounds either in their native countries or in the United States. They all have experience in working with children and have had Maryland Criminal Background Checks. Visit Our Teachers on our website to find out more.
Please visit Our Teachers section on site for information on employment opportunities.
Yes, the topics are all new. Families can always reinforce what we taught in the previous sessions by visiting the Spanish or Chinese Activity Sheet page and look under “Archive”.
No, the classes can occur in other locations if parent can form a small group class of similarly aged children.
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At Fun with Foreign Language (FwFL), we make learning a second language fun and affordable. With Spanish and Mandarin classes in the Baltimore, MD area for students as young as 2 years old to adults, FwFL provides students with the opportunity to realize many benefits that learning a foreign language can provide.