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Spanish teacher Nelvis Calderin stood up in front of her 2nd, 7th, and 8th periods to educate them on her Cuban culture through her “Cafecito con Señora” event on Sept.. 23. The event featured a relaxed, coffee house atmosphere, where a panel of guests offered insight into the importance of speaking a second language.

“I love coffee; it is something I really enjoy. I especially love having a cup of coffee with my family or friends, talking while we enjoy the coffee. Therefore, I thought that it would be a good idea to share this passion of mine while inviting some parents and teachers from the school who speak Spanish as a second language to chat with our students. This also gives students the opportunity to use the language in short, guided conversations so that they feel more comfortable speaking Spanish outside of class. Overall, I found it an engaging and interesting activity to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month,” Calderin said. Non-native Spanish speakers got to converse in Spanish throughout the event. Nelvis stressed that it was important to speak the language and not worry about one’s accent or having the precise words.