Bible-Based Immersion
That Gets Real Results
The result? Students who can actually communicate in Spanish, share the Gospel, and are equipped for real ministry — not just students who can pass a test.
Live Online Classes: 90 Minutes of Comprehensible Immersion
Every week, your student joins a live online class where 90% of the time is spent in Spanish — but it’s Spanish they can understand from the very first day. We use the TPRS method (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling), a research-backed approach where students acquire language naturally through comprehensible stories, interactive questions, and biblical content.
Christ-Centered from Start to Finish
Every class includes worship in Spanish, Scripture memorization, prayer time, and discussion about what God is doing in students’ lives. Faith and fluency happen simultaneously.
Comprehensible Input
Teachers use gestures, visuals, repetition, and scaffolding so students understand everything from day one. No confusion, no frustration — just natural acquisition.
Student-Driven Stories
We co-create stories with students using the vocabulary they’re learning. Class is personalized, fun, and memorable — students are engaged because they’re the authors.
Speaking from Day One
Students answer questions, contribute ideas, act out stories, and speak Spanish in every single class. No waiting until year two to open your mouth.
Small Class Sizes
∼12 students per class means personal attention. Every student is seen, heard, and progressing. Teachers know each student’s name, life, and level.
ACTFL Proficiency Standards
We follow nationally recognized ACTFL guidelines. Spanish 1: Novice-Mid. Spanish 2: Novice-High. Spanish 3–4: Intermediate. Measurable, credentialed progress.
🔬 The Science Behind TPRS
Research shows that students acquire language fastest through massive amounts of comprehensible input — hearing and reading language they understand in context. TPRS classes help students reach intermediate proficiency in 60–100 hours, compared to 400–600 hours with traditional grammar-first methods. This is why students consistently outperform peers from conventional textbook programs.
Four Days of Engaging, Bible-Based Homework
Your student completes approximately 40 minutes of homework, 4 days per week. This isn’t busywork — it’s carefully designed to reinforce class learning through multiple modes: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
- Listening to comprehensible Spanish audio (60+ hours per year)
- Reading Bible stories, Scripture passages, and Christian content in Spanish (400+ pages per year)
- Writing responses to what they’ve read and heard
- Vocabulary practice through Education Perfect and interactive tools
- Speaking practice through recorded assignments
- Scripture memorization in Spanish
- Students go deeper into God’s Word while learning Spanish
- Biblical content is meaningful — not random vocabulary lists
- Your child learns to share the Gospel message in Spanish
- Faith and language acquisition happen simultaneously
- Students build vocabulary they can use in real ministry settings
- Listen to comprehensible Spanish audio (Bible story or Christian content)
- Answer comprehension questions
- Practice vocabulary through interactive tools
- Read Spanish text (Bible passage, class story, or Christian article)
- Write response in Spanish
- Review and practice Scripture memory verse
- Complete writing assignment based on class story
- Vocabulary practice and review
- Record speaking practice (share about your week, retell a story)
- Listen to audio and read along
- Quiz or assessment on weekly content
- Continue Scripture memorization
- Worship in Spanish
- Share prayer requests and discuss what God is doing
- Interactive storytelling and comprehensible input
- Scripture memory recitation
- Co-creating stories with classmates
Optional Mexico Mission Trips: Where It All Comes Together
Each March and June, students have the opportunity to join our optional Mexico mission trips. This is where classroom learning becomes Kingdom impact.
| Feature | Living Waters | Duolingo / Rosetta Stone | Traditional Textbooks | Other Online Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ-centered content | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ Rarely |
| Live classes with a teacher | ✓ 90 min/week | ✗ No live teacher | ✗ No | ✓ Varies |
| Scripture memorization in Spanish | ✓ Every week | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| TPRS immersion method | ✓ Research-backed | ✗ No | ✗ Grammar-first | ✗ Rarely |
| Real conversational fluency | ✓ By year 1–2 | ✗ Rarely achieved | ✗ Rarely achieved | ✓ Possible |
| Mission trip opportunities | ✓ March and June | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Official high school transcript | ✓ Every year | ✗ No | ✓ Varies | ✓ Varies |
| ACTFL proficiency standards | ✓ All levels | ✗ No | ✗ Rarely | ✗ Rarely |
| Parents learn free | ✓ Always | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
Computer with Camera
Any modern computer or laptop with a working camera and microphone. Tablet may work with keyboard.
Reliable Internet
Standard broadband connection. We recommend a wired connection for the most stable live class experience.
Zoom (Free)
Free Zoom account for live weekly classes. Setup takes 5 minutes. Download at zoom.us
Headphones
Recommended for better audio quality during live classes and listening homework. Any standard headphones work.
Brad and Marcy met while studying at the University of Madrid, Spain. They homeschooled their five children and founded Living Waters Spanish to equip Christian families with real Spanish fluency for Kingdom purposes.
- Brad: 30+ years teaching Spanish, including 20+ years to homeschoolers and 12 years at Portland Christian High School
- State-licensed K–12 teacher, specialty in Spanish (Oregon & California)
- Former President of student exchange company in the UK (10 years)
- Former Director of Admissions, AYUSA International (3 years)
- B.A. degrees from UC Berkeley and UCSB
- Master’s degrees in Theology, Bristol University, England
- Led multiple mission trips to Mexico with Youth for Christ
- Traveled to 50+ countries
- Homeschooled 5 children
- Pro-life advocates and ministry leaders
Andrew Moses is a dynamic Spanish teacher who has been drawing students into authentic language use for over a decade. He brings real-world mission experience into every class — because he lives it.
- Completed Cambridge University ICELT program in language teaching
- 10+ years of Spanish language instruction
- Former youth pastor, English teacher, and English program coordinator at Centro NOE in Mexico
- Lives in Ecuador, pastoring a Spanish-speaking church
- Six years living and working in Mexico in ministry and education
- Published author in both English and Spanish
Andrés was born in Mexico and brings authentic native fluency and cultural insight to Living Waters Spanish. He and his wife Mich are co-principals of the Foundation for His Ministries School — the children’s home and school that Living Waters Spanish visits each June in Baja California.
- Born in Mexico, native Spanish speaker
- Years of teaching experience in both English and Spanish
- Co-Principal, Foundation for His Ministries School, Baja CA
- Daily work with vulnerable children at Foundation’s orphanage and school
- Deeply committed to serving the Lord by serving families and children in need
- Runs the children’s home LWS students visit each June
- Deep understanding of Mexican culture, ministry, and language
Ready to Enroll Your Child in Bible-Based Spanish Immersion?
Your student is just one decision away from fluency, spiritual growth, and a tool to impact eternity. Classes begin September 14, 2026.