Dia de la Cruz

Dia de la Cruz

 Cada tres de mayo, frutas, adornos de papel y una cruz de jiote son los elementos para celebrar el tradicional Día de la Cruz.  Esta celebración invita a pedir por una buena cosecha y evitar que "el Diablo baile en nuestras casas". Pero más que una celebración religiosa es una representación del sincretismo en la cultura salvadoreña.

Every May 3rd, we celebrate the day of the cross with paper decorations and a cross.  This celebration is an opportunity to ask for a good harvest and avoid 'the devil dancing in our homes'.  More than a religious celebration, it is a representation of Salvadoran culture.










Los y las estudiantes de la Escuela junto a sus docentes hicieron todos los preparativos para dar gracias por sus frutos a la Madre Tierra: hicieron las decoraciones, sembraron la cruz y la adornaron; al final disfrutaron de "las ofrendas"

Together with their teachers, our Spanish students prepared the necessary decorations in order to give thanks to Mother Earth.  They made the decorations, planted and decorated the cross, and finally, they enjoyed the 'offerings'.

Mélida Anaya Montes Language School at CIS El Salvador

Whether you are learning Spanish or teaching English our educational process is a two-way street! At the Mélida Anaya Montes Language School we believe that teachers and students alike learn and teach throughout their experience. In the classroom, we focus on the students’ ability to communicate. Even beginners can hold conversations!

Using popular education methodology, our school incorporates core themes related to the social justice movement into language learning. Themes include:
-Human Rights
-Intervention of Dominant Powers in the Developing World
-Threats to the Environment and their Effects on Life
-The Social Movement-Roots and Causes

Spanish classes are offered in the mornings for beginners to advanced speakers. Spanish teachers are Salvadorans trained in teaching Spanish as a second language. They have a variety of experience levels; some with up to 8 years of teaching experience at CIS, and most are involved in the social movement.

English classes are also available for basic to conversational level students. Many of our Spanish students are also volunteer English teachers in the evenings! Classes are offered to adults and priority is given to those involved in the social movement, women struggling for their self-determination, and individuals who are unable to attend other language schools for financial reasons.