Comparing a Spanish Tutor for Kids to TFK Classes

You have a clear goal: You want your child to learn Spanish. But what’s a lot less clear is the best way to accomplish this. After all, there are a lot of different options you can choose from, like a Spanish tutor for kids. But, how do you know which one is best for your family?

We’re here to help you decide. As a firm that’s helped countless kids learn Spanish, we know what really works when it comes to building fluency. In this article, we’ll tell you more about our Spanish classes at TruFluency Kids and how they compare with what your child might experience if you hire a tutor to teach them Spanish.

Of course, we can’t do a head-to-head comparison between TruFluency Kids and any individual tutors you’re considering. Different tutors will create vastly different experiences for your kids, depending on their specific experience and approach. What we can do, though, is talk about what you might encounter in selecting a tutor and the key questions to ask to help you make the best choice.

Here’s a simple chart comparing a Spanish tutor to TFK classes at a quick glance. Keep reading below for more information!

Structure

Spanish Tutor

When you are interviewing a potential Spanish tutor, they should be able to tell you exactly how their classes work. For example, how do they keep kids interested? How will they make sure students are challenged but not overwhelmed? Will they provide ideas and resources to encourage language learning outside of tutoring sessions?

TruFluency Kids Spanish Immersion Online

TruFluency Kids offers convenient and personalized live tutoring sessions. We categorize our classes by skill level so that your child gets precisely the right level of guidance and instruction. And most importantly, your child will be practicing with a native speaker every time — guaranteed. Our teachers come prepared with videos, songs, picture stories/comics and games. All of this preparation ensures your child is not only entertained but involved, encouraging them to speak for at least half of the class. Plus, we offer the opportunity for our students to access two curriculum websites chock-full of supplemental tools for an entire year (an impressive $400 value).

Full Sentences vs. Single Words

Spanish Tutor

How will you know whether Spanish-language tutoring for your kids has paid off? Well, the answer is pretty simple. The ultimate goal is for your kids to be able to hold real-life conversations in Spanish. A tutor who spends all of their instruction time drilling kids on vocabulary words will never get them to reach that goal. So you definitely need to ask any instructor you are considering how much actual conversational practice your kids will get during their classes.

TruFluency Kids Spanish Immersion Online

TFK teachers pride themselves on avoiding vocab lists and single word instruction. Instead, they rely on guided conversation, storytelling with images and activities using everyday phrases like “Let’s go!”. Our goal is to make learning both impactful and relevant, so that your child reaches their specific language goals at a pace that is right for them.

One parent even told us this great news: “The approach to language learning is excellent. My daughter’s interest in learning Spanish has been low until taking these classes. She is really engaged and looks forward to them.”

One parent even told us this great news, “The approach to language learning is excellent. My daughter’s interest in learning Spanish has been low until taking these classes. She is really engaged and looks forward to them.” Que genial!

Age Limits

Spanish Tutor

Tutors aren’t just for kids! Instructors are out there (both in-person and online) that serve Spanish-language learners of all ages. While any conversation practice is good conversation practice, we do feel that your kids will get the most out of tutoring if you choose a tutor who is experienced in working with younger students and who designs lessons based on their specific developmental stage and their experience level with Spanish.

TruFluency Kids Spanish Immersion Online

At TruFluency Kids, we design our language learning specifically for students ages 4-17. Based on their age and skill level, kids will be placed into classes allowing for either one-on-one or small-group instruction to work its magic. Skilled educators who are fluent in instructional design are crucial to a positive learning environment for children, and we prioritize that fact when planning our age-specific lessons. Levels include beginners, intermediate/dual language and advanced/native speakers.

Scheduling & Availability

Spanish Tutor

If you’re interested in in-person Spanish tutoring for your child, you’re limited to the instructors available in your area. In a large metro area, you’ll probably have a good variety of tutors to choose from so that you can select an instructor with the approach, availability and price structure that works for your family. But, in other areas, your in-person options may be more limited. Although Spanish is the most-spoken language in the U.S. after English, some states simply have far fewer Spanish speakers than others. But no matter where you live, the rise of online instruction opens up more possibilities in finding the right Spanish instructor for your kids.

Whether you’re working with them in-person or online, hiring a single tutor does put some limits on your scheduling flexibility. For example, the tutor you want to work with your child may have availability only on certain days. And when they take time off, you may have to press “pause” on your child’s language instruction.

TruFluency Kids Spanish Immersion Online

TruFluency Kids combines the advantages of live instruction and flexible scheduling. Our daily classes take place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time. That means that no matter where in the world you are, you’ll be able to find a session that fits into your family’s busy life. As all parents know, kids can have very different attention spans. So we offer classes that differ in length. To take the hassle out of scheduling, we offer sessions that span four weeks long. You can choose as little as one day per week, or as many as three. We know how important flexibility is to you, so you can always mix and match as needed. If your young language learner needs to miss a class, they can jump into another class. Or if you only want two out of the three days of a course, you can buy only those two days.

Pricing

Spanish Tutor

Of course, the cost of a private tutor to help your kids learn Spanish will vary a lot based on factors like where you live, the tutor’s experience, whether instruction is in-person or online and how much time you want the tutor to spend with your children. According to lessons.com, a website that connects instructors and students, the average cost for Spanish lessons is $30 an hour. The Houston Chronicle puts the range for home Spanish tutors at $10-$80, noting that prices tend to be higher for more advanced students.

TruFluency Kids Spanish Immersion Online

A TFK class starts at $12 per class for ages 4-6, $17 for 7-9, and $19 for 10 and up. Our pricing accounts for class frequency, preparation, and a whole trove of songs, worksheets, and games that remain accessible even when the class ends. $400 worth of online activities come with every course.

Read more about how TruFluency Kids works, and test out the classes for yourself!