The director, Ronda Calef, holds a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from Vassar College and a Master's Degree in Romance Languages from the University of California at Berkeley.

She has been an educator for 39 years, teaching in both public and private institutions at all levels, from preschool to graduate school, before founding WEEKEND en español®.

Quiénes Somos/Who We Are

WEEKEND en español®, Spanish Language Programs, was founded by Ronda Calef in 1988, based on the premise that language learning is both a natural and a gratifying process, and that with a supportive environment and a carefully constructed course of activities, everyone can learn to speak another language.

Central to all our activities is the notion of complete immersion into the language and culture. Thought, action, and speech are developed through practice in a real and interactive context. Using the building blocks of a serious, sequenced language course, and a setting that is comfortable, encouraging, and culturally rich, we help learners of all ages and levels to become fluent in Spanish.

Our teachers and other staff members are fluent or native speakers of Spanish, coming from the widest possible variety of countries and personal as well as educational backgrounds.

All our staff is highly committed to the learning process and to each individual student, and to making our contribution to better understanding and communication across cultures in a world of ever-increasing global imperatives.

Private lessons are always available, to be scheduled at your convenience. And if you can't make it to our site in person, we now offer one-on-one private lessons and consultations by phone! For students working at home or away from home, even if you can't make it to one of our events, you can order our books, flashcards, and other learning tools!