Join one of our LIVE small‑group classes to learn “Spanish The Story Way”!
We’ll “work” our way through a music-video curriculum so zany… you’ll forget you’re actually learning a language!
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Spanish The Story Way is NOT
“old school” language learning!
In fact, we are not inviting you to come study Spanish with us. We’re asking you to come experience Spanish with us!
You will NOT be wasting your time…
- Filling in endless conjugation charts
- Cramming huge lists of random vocab words into your head
- Never getting to actually speak Spanish out loud
Instead, we’ll be delving into…
- Some of the craziest stories you’ll ever come across
- Set to music videos that you’ll never forget
- Starring characters who will become part of your lives
The Method to the Madness!
Our core curriculum is built around the world-renowned Señor Wooly platform — a collection of over 30 brilliantly-designed Spanish music videos created specifically for Spanish students. Most of these videos are only available to teachers like Miss Elisa who purchase an annual license, which also unlocks thousands of online activities for each student enrolled in their classes.
STSW students experience these videos together via Google Meet during live classes, with Miss Elisa leading the way. Then, the real fun begins! Countless group activities pull the language from the videos into real-world scenarios for valuable practice using all four of the main language-learning skills:
Listening
Reading
Speaking
Writing
Small-group sessions
(8 or less)
with Miss Elisa
from the comfort
of your own home!
¡Hola! 😃 I’m Miss Elisa!(I use my 1st name online & my middle name, Angela, in person)
I am a passionate language educator, curriculum innovator, and creator of Spanish The Story Way.
Early on in my first 12 years of teaching Spanish inside institutional systems, both in-person and online, I realized something vital: forcing students to memorize dry grammar charts doesn’t create speakers — it creates bored teenagers.
So, after a painful year of trying to force-feed a terribly old, boring set of textbooks & workbooks on the students of our local high school, I went rogue and began building a far more exciting curriculum for them from online resources that I found during endless hours of hunting. I also received training in TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) and in using CI (Comprehensible Input).
Thankfully, during that year of transition, I had the amazing fortune of stumbling upon the guru of all Spanish teachers: Señor Wooly. Armed with the genius of his creations, I spent the next 8 years specializing in immersive, story-based language acquisition. My classroom was full of energy, laughter, and a healthy dose of zany fun. Many of my students have been almost fanatical in their passion for singing the songs and untangling the cryptic stories behind the Señor Wooly music videos and digital graphic novels (also available to my students under the Señor Wooly license).
Then, I pivoted to online education and spent two unpleasant years chained to a digital version of the same type of grammar-based curriculum that I had broken free from years before. No matter how much I tried to jazz up all those grammar lessons with my own energy, games, and supplemental resources, the level of student engagement never even came close to what I had witnessed while using the Señor Wooly curriculum.
Well, in a moment of desperation, it suddenly dawned on me: I could bring Señor Wooly to the online community of learners! In that moment, Spanish The Story Way was born!
When you or your child “step into” my live synchronous sessions, you’ll see the Spanish language come to life with stories that stick — the catchy songs, the wild ride of a Señor Wooly music video, the bizarre plots and characters of his videos and phenomenal digital graphic novels, or all of the above! What comes next is even more powerful: taking the language of the songs and stories and using it in all sorts of creative ways, together.
I can’t wait to welcome you or your child into our next cohort, where you’ll discover just how fun it can be to learn a language! I will also give you hacks from Day One that can help you achieve native-like pronunciation. And, together, we’ll create authentic Spanish phrases for real-life usage. Let’s get this FIESTA started! 🥳
Curious what a Comprehensible Input lesson actually looks and sounds like? Here is one I made myself, back in my dark-hair days during the Covid quarantine.
Una siesta, un gato, y dos padres — a CI video by Miss ElisaWatch on YouTube
Comprehensible input + emotional engagement = real fluency
Language researchers agree: comprehensible input and emotional engagement are the fastest paths to real fluency. So why not use a curriculum that’s built around both?! Here is a sampling of the 30+ Señor Wooly videos we are licensed to use, along with thousands of supplemental online activities and digital worksheets.
Billy la bufanda
¿Puedo ir al baño?
Billy y Las Botas
Sé chévere
Student Account Walkthrough
Now that you’ve gotten a taste of Señor Wooly’s stories and music, here’s a peek at what the actual student dashboard looks like. This is what students use during the week, in between the live sessions, to lock in what they’re learning.
You’ll see how to navigate the videos and their corresponding interactive activities, called “Nuggets,” as well as how to access Wooly’s amazing digital graphic novels (based on the music videos), which include audio and many interactive tools.
Inside the student dashboard
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: As wonderful as this online Sr. Wooly material is, Jim Wooldridge himself asserts that a large part of the language-learning progress occurs as students discuss the music videos as a class and engage in corresponding activities together.
Languages are NOT best learned in isolation, but rather in community.
See what Miss Elisa’s past students have achieved!
Like most of the activities originally developed by Miss Elisa for in-person lessons — or like this puppet show written by the Wooly Team — there are countless ways she can modify them for online participation, enabling STSW students to enjoy fun, engaging interactions with the language for long-lasting, true learning.
🎭 Student puppet show — “Scene 3: Dragon”
(Shared with permission graciously given by Señor Wooly)
🎤 Class karaoke — Señor Wooly’s most famous song
🎨 Student digital artwork, inspired by a Señor Wooly story
Simple, predictable pricing
We keep it straightforward at STSW. We want you to know the value of your investment with simple mental math — not costs like “$99.99 for 55-minute sessions.” Averaged over a normal 36-week school year (holiday breaks included), our standard rate works out to about $22.50/hour.
- One live hour-long Google Meet session per week
- 24/7 access to Señor Wooly’s exclusive online interactive (fun!) enrichment activities to reinforce the weekly lesson
- Steady monthly rate you can budget — no surprises
- Two live sessions per week + full Wooly access
- Save $20 off the regular per-session rate every month
- That’s a $180 discount for the year — a whole month of sessions free!
- Three live sessions per week + full Wooly access
- Save $45 off the regular per-session rate every month
- That’s a $405 discount for the year — 1½ months of sessions free!
Ways to Save!
$10/month off for each additional family member enrolled.
Enroll as a group of 8 — $10/month off for each of you, for as long as the group remains intact (or you find a replacement for anyone who withdraws).
Pay the discounted rate of $350 for the full Fall semester tuition by Oct. 1.
Enroll in the 5-month Spring semester by Oct. 1, then pay the discounted rate of $425 for 5 months by Dec. 1.
Optional one-on-one support
$30 per 30‑minute session. Private tutoring is available only to currently enrolled students, and focuses on personalized pacing, confidence‑building, reading support, or targeted comprehension work.
Learning after work? Adult evening classes use these same tuition tiers.
Discounts cannot be combined. When more than one discount applies, the highest applicable discount or savings option will be used. For additional information, see our Policies page.
Your story-driven Spanish learning space
All sessions take place on Google Meet. You will receive a personal invite for your time slot — just open the link in your inbox to enter your story-driven Spanish learning space.
Book a ClassAfter studying Spanish under Señora Arbogast, who used the Señor Wooly curriculum with us, I went on to excel in my college Spanish class with a difficult professor — becoming the first student to ever complete his course with a 100%!
— Emily W., former student, now educator · Director, JVS Adult Special Interests Program
“This year, I was able to learn how to conduct basic conversations in Spanish enough to talk to a fluent Spanish speaker.”
— Landon L., 8th grade student
“Elisa is a masterful educator who consistently engages students through innovative and interactive teaching methods. She skillfully integrates real-life examples into her lessons, making complex concepts more accessible and relatable.”
— Sara Wamsley, instructional coach, Elevate K-12
“Beyond her linguistic excellence and 20+ years as a teacher, Prof. Arbogast stands out because of her patience and understanding. 100% recommend!”
— David V., adult learner
“I can confidently state that Mrs. Arbogast’s Spanish language proficiency is advanced. In addition, her pedagogical content knowledge is also exceptionally sound.”
— Dr. Chris Jochum, creator of the Online Master of Spanish Education program, UNK
— Kylee and Savannah, former students
Frequently asked questions
Which levels can I join?
We provide classes for beginners through intermediate speakers, customized for your goals and current skill level.
What is the format like?
Lessons happen on Google Meet. You will enter a focused group setting where narratives drive the curriculum for better retention.
Do I need special equipment?
A solid internet connection plus a working webcam and mic are required. Finding a quiet room will help you (and us) stay fully immersed in class.
How do I enter the room?
Once you sign up, we email a recurring link for your group. We include a simple guide to help you log in for your very first session.
How many students attend?
We prioritize quality over quantity. Cohorts are capped at 8 students max to ensure high engagement and plenty of speaking practice.
Contact Spanish The Story Way
I’m here to help with enrollment, scheduling, level placement, and any questions you have. Parents and adult learners can reach out any time — whether you’re exploring classes, adjusting a schedule, or checking in on progress.
[email protected]Send Miss Elisa a message
Help with Google Meet or curriculum access
If your student has trouble joining class, reaching the curriculum, or navigating the digital materials, I’ll walk you through the fix step by step. Most issues are resolved in a few minutes.