Your Child Will Actually Speak Spanish — And Share Christ In It.
Bible-based, live online immersion that gets real results. Students consistently earn AP scores of 5, CLEP college credit, and converse with native speakers by year 2. Faith and fluency, together.
The fastest way to know if Living Waters Spanish is right for your family is to watch what actually happens in class. Worship, Scripture, storytelling, and Spanish — all in one live session.
SAMPLE CLASS
What you'll see when you click play:
- Students worshipping in Spanish — not memorizing vocab
- Sr. Riegg making class fun, interactive, and Christ-centered
- Comprehensible immersion in action — the TPRS method
- Real students speaking, laughing, learning Scripture together
How did you learn English? Not from grammar charts. You heard it, in context, constantly, until it clicked. That's exactly what TPRS comprehensible immersion does — and every assignment is rooted in Scripture.
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.
Comprehensible Input
Teachers use gestures, visuals, repetition, and scaffolding so students understand everything from day one. No confusion — just natural acquisition.
Student-Driven Stories
We co-create stories with students using the vocabulary they're learning. Class is personalized, fun, and memorable.
Small Class Sizes
~12 students per class means personal attention. Every student is seen, heard, and progressing. Teachers know each student by name.
ACTFL Proficiency Standards
We follow nationally recognized ACTFL guidelines. Spanish 1: Novice-Mid. Spanish 2: Novice-High. Spanish 3–4: Intermediate. Measurable progress.
Parents Welcome — Free
Sit in on classes at no extra cost. Many parents report learning more Spanish than they did in years of school.
□ The Science Behind TPRS
Research shows students acquire language fastest through massive amounts of comprehensible input. TPRS classes help students reach intermediate proficiency in 60–100 hours, compared to 400–600 hours with traditional grammar-first methods. This is why LWS students consistently outperform peers from conventional textbook programs.
Not stock photos. Not marketing mockups. These are actual screenshots from Living Waters Spanish classes happening live in 2026. Here's exactly what your child will experience every single week.
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 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 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 in Spanish
- Faith and language acquisition happen simultaneously
- Students build vocabulary they can use in real ministry settings
Total commitment: approximately 4.5 hours per week — 3 hours homework plus 1.5 hours live class.
- 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
- Prayer requests + what God is doing
- Interactive storytelling and comprehensible input
- Scripture memory recitation
- Co-creating stories with classmates
Most language programs promise fluency. Our students deliver it — in college classrooms, in Mexico, at their gyms, in their churches. Here's what parents are telling us.
AP Spanish Exam — Top Score
"Isaac took the AP Spanish exam in May, and I'm happy to say he got a 5 on it. Thank you so much for all you've poured into him these past years."
CLEP → 9 College Credits
"Evan received a 65 out of 80 on the Spanish CLEP test — this gives him 9 credits of college Spanish 1 and 2 (considering he didn't prepare for it one bit)!"
Faster Than Anything They Tried
"We studied Spanish for two years before your class, even had a native speaker work with us — but we learned more in six months than in the two years before."
College Spanish — "A Breeze"
"Even though it's a 300-level class at Whitworth, it's been a breeze so far thanks to five years in your classes. I've declared Spanish as a minor."
Now Serving in Mexico
"I'm at JUCUM Mazatlán. I can understand and converse with people in Spanish. I'm so grateful for what your classes taught me."
Two-Year Mission Commitment
"I've committed to serving at a Christian camp in Bolivia for two years. I have a strong foundation largely because of Sr. Riegg's emphasis on conversational skills."
"He literally speaks Spanish all day, reciting verses almost to the point that he aggravates himself because they're stuck in his head. Such a blessing!"
— Tanya, online mom
"Isaiah and Kalea have retained so much Spanish. So unusual to meet homeschool kids who've had such quality foreign language teaching."
— Keola, mom
"Sitara learned more in this year than in the past three with [the most popular Spanish computer program]."
— Debbie, mom
This is what students write to us — unprompted — after a few years in the program. Read Libby's letter and decide if this is what you want for your child.
Dear Sr. Riegg --
Praise the Lord and thank you for another amazing year of Spanish! Your class is something I look forward to every single week, and I can't believe how far I've come in just 3 years.
I realized that, in a way, it's really your last job to teach me Spanish. Your first job is discipling your students and helping them grow in their faith. I love how you prioritize Jesus, prayer, Bible, and community in every class, and you do an excellent job of pointing everything back to Jesus.
It is such a beautiful thing to be able to communicate with the Spanish speakers in my church — they have told me that having someone speak in their heart language was so refreshing and they felt that I really cared about them individually.
And how can I not mention the Mexico mission trips?! The 2 I've been on have literally been life-changing. I've never met so many whole-hearted Jesus-lovers and I've made amazing friendships that will last a lifetime.
My life has been totally changed — like actually my life course. I've always had a heart for missions, but after going to Mexico with LWS twice, I know I'd love to do more — something like a Discipleship Training School through YWAM when I'm a bit older. Thank you for instilling that love for missions and a heart for the people God has made.
Libby
Mexico Mission Trips: Where Classroom Becomes Kingdom
Each March and June, students have the opportunity to join our optional mission trips to Mexico. This is where Spanish class becomes Kingdom impact — students serve orphans, share the Gospel, worship with Mexican believers, and see exactly why learning Spanish matters.
Real Ministry. Real Spanish. Real Transformation.
Students serve vulnerable children at Foundation for His Ministries in Baja California. Share Christ with native speakers. Worship in Spanish. Practice conversational Spanish in real-life ministry contexts.
"Right now I'm in Mexico with my youth group and we built a house in 4 days for a single mom and 3 girls. During the trip I was able to use my Spanish and talk to the girls! Many of my friends only know Hola." — Brooke, student
Learn About Mission Trips →
Why do parents choose us over Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, and traditional curriculum? Here's the honest comparison.
| Feature | Living Waters | Duolingo / Rosetta | Traditional Textbooks | Other Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ-centered content | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ Rarely |
| Live classes with a teacher | ✓ 90 min/wk | ✗ 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 & 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 |
Your child won't just learn from teachers who know Spanish — they'll learn from teachers who use Spanish to serve God's Kingdom every single day.
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, 20+ to homeschoolers
- State-licensed K–12 teacher (Oregon & California)
- Former President, UK student exchange company (10 years)
- B.A. from UC Berkeley and UCSB
- Master's in Theology, Bristol University, England
- Traveled to 50+ countries; homeschooled 5 children
Andrew is a dynamic 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.
- Cambridge University ICELT program in language teaching
- 10+ years of Spanish language instruction
- Former English program coordinator at Centro NOE, Mexico
- Lives in Ecuador, pastoring a Spanish-speaking church
- Six years in ministry and education in Mexico
- Published author in English and Spanish
Andrés was born in Mexico and brings authentic native fluency to LWS. He and his wife are co-principals of the Foundation for His Ministries School — the children's home that LWS visits each June in Baja California.
- Born in Mexico, native Spanish speaker
- Years of bilingual teaching experience
- Co-Principal, Foundation for His Ministries School
- Committed to serving the Lord by serving families in need
- Runs the children's home LWS students visit each June
- Deep cultural and linguistic expertise
These are the questions we hear most often at conferences. If yours isn't here, just text or call Marcy at 503-715-7227 — she answers personally.
My child is brand new to Spanish — will they keep up?
I don't speak Spanish. Can I still help my child?
Does this count for high school credit and transcripts?
What about kids who are already past beginner Spanish?
What are the live class times? What if we're in another time zone?
How much does it cost? Are there scholarships?
Are the Mexico mission trips required?
When does the next class start?
We've been doing this for 30+ years. Here's what makes it easy to take the next step.
Free Placement Help
Use our Find My Level quiz or call Marcy — we'll personally make sure your child is in the right class. No guessing.
Small Classes — Limited Spots
We cap at ~12 students per class. That's why classes fill in summer. Reserve your seat before they're gone.
Talk to Marcy First
Have questions a webpage can't answer? Marcy personally takes calls & texts at 503-715-7227. Real human, real answers.
Co-ops & Private Schools — Group Inquiry
Interested in bringing Living Waters Spanish to your co-op or school? We work with co-ops and private schools for group enrollment. Contact Marcy directly to discuss options, scheduling, and group rates.
When your student learns Spanish with Living Waters, they're not just gaining a skill — they're gaining a tool for the Great Commission.
Ready to Enroll Your Child in Bible-Based Spanish Immersion?
Your student is one decision away from fluency, spiritual growth, and a tool to impact eternity. Don't wait until classes fill.
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