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In-person classes are 45 minutes of fun-filled language learning in Spanish, French, or Mandarin. Lessons are music-based and include singing, dancing, and puppetry from certified educators. Enrolled families receive a physical birdie puppet, ebooks, music downloads, and vocabulary sheets to keep learning at home! For ages 0-6.

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In Person
East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center
Spanish
Wednesdays, 11:30AM - 12:15PM
Oct 2, 16, 23, 30/ Nov 6, 13, 20, 27
Family Wellness Suite, 158 East 115th Street, New York, NY 10029
All library classes are free and are open for drop-ins. Please arrive early.
Free

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NYC classes are taught by bilingual musicians who are trained in the Bilingual Birdies methodology. Each are native speakers who are super engaging and fun!

In Person
Stapleton Library
Spanish
Friday, 10:30AM - 11:15AM
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25/ Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
132 Canal St. Staten Island, NY 10304
All library classes are free and are open for drop-ins. Please arrive early.
Free

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NYC classes are taught by bilingual musicians who are trained in the Bilingual Birdies methodology. Each are native speakers who are super engaging and fun!

In Person
Highbridge Library
Spanish
Wednesdays, 11:00AM - 11:45AM
Oct 9, 16, 23, 30/ Nov 6, 13, 20, 27
78 West 168th Street Bronx, NY 10452
All library classes are free and are open for drop-ins. Please arrive early.
Free

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NYC classes are taught by bilingual musicians who are trained in the Bilingual Birdies methodology. Each are native speakers who are super engaging and fun!

In Person
Carroll Gardens Library
Spanish Bilingual Birdies Concert
Wednesdays, 11:00AM
November 20th, November 27th
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (199 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11231)
All library classes are free and are open for drop-ins. Please arrive early.
Free

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Paulina is an experienced bilingual musician who leads the Spanish Bilingual Birdies concert with energy and enthusiasm. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

In Person
North Forest Park Library
Bilingual Birdies Mandarin Class
Thursday, 3:00PM
December 12th, 2024
98-27 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
All library classes are free and are open for drop-ins. Please arrive early.
Free

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Yen-Nien is an engaging and knowledgeable teacher who brings Mandarin culture and language to life through interactive activities. Join this session for a delightful educational experience!

In Person
Sunnyside Library
Spanish Classes
Fridays, 10:30AM
November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
43-06 Greenpoint Ave, Long Island City, NY 11104
All library classes are free and are open for drop-ins. Please arrive early..
Free

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Daniel is a talented and passionate teacher who brings Spanish to life through music and interactive activities. Join him for a fun and engaging class!

In Person
Glendale Library
Spanish Class
Saturday, 10:30AM
December 2nd, 2024
78-60 73rd Pl, Glendale, NY 11385
All library classes are free and are open for drop-ins. Please arrive early.
Free

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Amelia is an enthusiastic Spanish teacher who creates a warm, interactive environment for language learning. Come join her for a lively and enriching class!

In Person
Adventures with Biko
French 0-6 yrs
Wed 04:00pm-04:45pm
November 11 - December 30 The Well
3 Louisiana Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Days Off:November 25, December 23, December 30 Total: $165.04 USD-0/8 Weeks

Note

This is a 5 week class. The system allows for 8 weeks only so this is logged as 8 weeks with 2 days off. Nov 11, 18, (25 off) 2, 9, 16. The cost of the class includes a new Biko puppet, to go along with our Biko character!
$165.04 USD Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

Your teacher and Biko Birdie will take you on an adventure of a lifetime in each class! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to transportation and farm animals. Children learn through music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Each enrolled family receives materials to practice at home including: a plush mini Biko Birdie puppet, one bilingual ebook per month reflecting themes from class, an album download of the 10 best original songs from class, and bilingual vocabulary sheets highlighting keywords from the curriculum. All teachers are trained and certified in the Bilingual Birdies methodology and use intruments and props in class to make learning fun and engaging for all ages. Families should expect to sing and dance while they learn new words, bond with their children, and connect with other budding bilingual families!

Šara Stranovsky (French)

Dr. Šara ("Sha-rah") started Bilingual Birdies Asheville to offer Spanish and French and increase diversity for littles in Asheville. She is a trilingual performer from New York City with a BA in Dance, and MA/PhD in Performance and Cultural Studies. She has lived in France, Senegal, Brazil, Cape Verde, and toured on many international stages as a singer, dancer, and puppeteer. When not performing, Šara loves teaching kids to learn about other cultures through years of experience as an arts educator with world renowned institutions such as Lincoln Center, BAM, and beyond. She speaks French, Portuguese, Spanish and some Slovak and teaches both French and Spanish classes for Bilingual Birdies Asheville. She aims to help grow the global bilingual community in Asheville.

In Person
Party with Kai
Spanish 0-6 yrs
Mon 04:30pm-05:15pm
January 11 - March 08 The Well
3 Louisiana Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Days Off:January 18 Total: $208 USD-0/8 Weeks

Note

For this 8 week series, we will be singing about insects and nature! If you cannot make a date, please email us and we will see if we can adjust the series to accomodate everyone. For now, we will have off on MLK day.
$208 USD Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

This semester Kai keeps the party going outdoors as he invites children on an imaginary camping trip to learn all about nature and different crawly insects! Children will learn 10-20 new vocabulary words in each class all through music, movement, and puppetry.

Melissa Hyman

Melissa Hyman is a musician, arts educator and mom, originally from the NYC area. She studied French for many years, has a BA in Spanish from the University of Vermont and has lived in Perú and Switzerland. Melissa currently teaches rock band at French Broad River Academy, is the Asheville Music Teacher for Arts For Life (an arts-in-healthcare nonprofit serving children and families facing serious illness), and coordinates the Swannanoa Gathering Children's Program at Warren Wilson College. She also performs with several local bands including The Moon and You, Cowboy Judy, Tina & Her Pony, and Hannah Kaminer & the Wistfuls. Melissa is a longtime singer, songwriter and recording artist who plays and teaches cello, bass, ukulele and guitar. She is thrilled to become part of the Bilingual Birdies family - this program aligns beautifully with her interests, values and skills!

In Person
Party with Kai
Spanish 0-6 yrs
Mon 05:30pm-06:15pm
January 11 - March 08 The Well
3 Louisiana Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Days Off:January 18 Total: $208 USD-0/8 Weeks

Note

8 week series! Please email us if you cannot make a date in the series and we will see if we can adjust the dates to accomodate everyone. For now, we have MLK day off in January.
$208 USD Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

This semester Kai keeps the party going outdoors as he invites children on an imaginary camping trip to learn all about nature and different crawly insects! Children will learn 10-20 new vocabulary words in each class all through music, movement, and puppetry.

Melissa Hyman

Melissa Hyman is a musician, arts educator and mom, originally from the NYC area. She studied French for many years, has a BA in Spanish from the University of Vermont and has lived in Perú and Switzerland. Melissa currently teaches rock band at French Broad River Academy, is the Asheville Music Teacher for Arts For Life (an arts-in-healthcare nonprofit serving children and families facing serious illness), and coordinates the Swannanoa Gathering Children's Program at Warren Wilson College. She also performs with several local bands including The Moon and You, Cowboy Judy, Tina & Her Pony, and Hannah Kaminer & the Wistfuls. Melissa is a longtime singer, songwriter and recording artist who plays and teaches cello, bass, ukulele and guitar. She is thrilled to become part of the Bilingual Birdies family - this program aligns beautifully with her interests, values and skills!

In Person
Party with Biko
French 0-6 yrs
Wed 04:00am-04:45am
January 13 - March 03 The Well
3 Louisiana Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Total: $208 USD-0/8 Weeks
$208 USD Total

0/8 Weeks

ENROLL

It's time to party with Biko Birdie and learn new words in the most fun way possible! This semester is about learning 10-20 new words per class that relate to identifying colors and an exploration of the sun, moon, and stars. Children learn through music, movement, and puppetry! Classes end with a bubble dance party extravaganza. Each newly enrolled family receives materials to practice at home including: a plush mini Biko Birdie puppet, one bilingual ebook per month reflecting themes from class, an album download of the 10 best original songs from class, and bilingual vocabulary sheets highlighting keywords from the curriculum. (Note: Enrolled families who are returning from a previous series of Biko classes receive ebooks and vocabulary sheets only.) All teachers are trained and certified in the Bilingual Birdies methodology and use intruments and props in class to make learning fun and engaging for all ages. Families should expect to sing and dance while they learn new words, bond with their children, and connect with other budding bilingual families!

Šara Stranovsky (French)

Dr. Šara ("Sha-rah") started Bilingual Birdies Asheville to offer Spanish and French and increase diversity for littles in Asheville. She is a trilingual performer from New York City with a BA in Dance, and MA/PhD in Performance and Cultural Studies. She has lived in France, Senegal, Brazil, Cape Verde, and toured on many international stages as a singer, dancer, and puppeteer. When not performing, Šara loves teaching kids to learn about other cultures through years of experience as an arts educator with world renowned institutions such as Lincoln Center, BAM, and beyond. She speaks French, Portuguese, Spanish and some Slovak and teaches both French and Spanish classes for Bilingual Birdies Asheville. She aims to help grow the global bilingual community in Asheville.

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