Here is what Flipped Classroom Model is:

The Flipped Classroom is a blended learning model in which traditional ideas about classroom activities and homework are reversed, or "flipped." In this model, students learn new topics during the week throughout multimedia and they then use class time to discuss the new information and put those ideas into practice.

Students will watch the lessons at home through videos, they can watch this on a computer, tablet or mobile device. Now they have the ability to pause rewind, rewatch or moving faster. They will learn as needed, at their own pace, anywhere and anytime. After the video, they will do interactive activities to practice and consolidate knowledge.

This method will let us use the time class to apply knowledge and focus on practicing speaking.

Here is how our method works:

Traditionally, language classes involved detailed vocabulary and grammar instruction in the classroom. This meant that students had to practice what they learned on their own as ‘homework’. Our method works the other way around. That’s why it’s ‘flipped’.

In a conventional classroom not all students learn at the same speed so some get left behind while others might find the classroom pace too slow and might get bored, the flipped classroom addresses this problems and make learning more personal. 

In Fun Spanish Classroom, you are introduced to new language concepts online at your own pace through a series of interactive self-study lessons where you will find videos, animations and doing interactive activities. You will also have the opportunity to ask any question you might have in our Virtual School and your teacher will answer within the next 24 hours. This self-directed learning is preparation for a live online Spanish class with one of our expert teachers.

Then you will apply the knowledge in our live classes via zoom either one-to-one or with small groups of students at your level from around the world. Your teacher is there to guide the class, promoting conversation, allowing you to ask questions and correct any errors in your grammar or pronunciation.

Private Classes offer more intensive practice and are totally tailored to you, giving you valuable one-to-one time with a supportive online teacher to review what you’ve learned and gain confidence speaking.

Here is why it is effective:

If you are primarily focused on absorbing the content of your teacher’s lecture in a traditional classroom, there is little opportunity to ask questions or get feedback. This generally means that you’re left alone to practice, with no one to mentor you or help correct your mistakes. Because language is fundamentally about being able to communicate, this traditional method lacks the essential conversational aspect of learning.

Traditional learning can also lack flexibility and personalisation. With classroom-based teaching, students must all learn at the same pace, at the same time, in the same place. We know through experience that everyone’s learning style and speed is different. Our self-directed online learning method make the most of your study time by allowing you to speed through concepts you understand well and spend extra time on new concepts that you find challenging.

Access to our supportive teachers online means that you can ask questions at any time through our Virtual School and you will get an answer within the next 24 h. 

Benefits of Flipped Classroom Model:

1. It allows students to learn at their own pace. They can watch a video as many times as necessary or do interactive activities as many times as they need.
2. On the other hand, students can learn anytime and anywhere.
3. It is more efficient, since students came to class prepared to participate.
4. Students become more independent learners.
5. If a student misses a lesson, they don't get left behind. They can still watch the lecture.
6. Increases critical thinking as a natural part of the learning process.
7. Increases interaction with instructor and peers. Which means more time for collaborating with other students.
8. Allow students much more time to view and review lecture.
9. More time to synthesize their learning and practice language in class because learning is applied to a task.
10. Teachers become facilitators which creates an interactive, student-centered environment.
11. Multimedia helps students build background knowledge, master vocabulary, infer meaning and increases their knowledge of a topic.
12. Learning can be scaffolded and differentiated for the unique language needs of Spanish students.
13. Maximize the class time with practice material and productive activities.
14. The teacher is there while students apply new knowledge.