Discover more about Mexico from the comfort of your couch. Learn from a born and raised Mexican and find out what can make a Mexican heart sing. Be prepared to be surprised!
What will we cover?
In this class we will cover:
An introduction to Spanish language
Where is Mexico?
What does Mexico look like?
What do Mexicans do well?
How do Mexicans celebrate their national day?
How do they celebrate the Day of the Dead?
What happens before, during and after Christmas in Mexico?
What do Mexicans eat from dawn to dusk?
How to make your own “pecked paper” decorations?
Q&A
What will you need?
Curiosity and willingness to know what Mexico is about.
A sentence that you want to translate to Spanish
A few squares of paper (approx 15cm x 15 cm)
Scissors
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible Venue
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms
- Discounted Early
Bird tickets - Free Ticket for First Nation Attendees
- Auslan Interpreter
(Upon Request)
Who will be teaching?
Mexican-born Elena Osalde has been living in Melbourne for the last 12 years. She was born in Mexico City and visited several states in Mexico, discovering similarities and traits that make each corner of Mexico unique.
Elena has seen many faces of Mexico, from the fanciest business districts to the poorest villages.
Not all Mexicans are the same, but they all share a joy for life, a friendly nature and a natural flair for fun.
Elena holds a Bachelor in Science, an MBA and many certificates in culture and performing arts awarded in Mexico and Australia.
Important info:
Photo by Joseph Grazone on Unsplash
Have a question or accessibility request? Just shoot an email to Maddy (she/her) at
melbourne@lanewaylearning.com.