and welcome! I'm Danielle, the heart behind The Speak Spot.
As an American living in France, I know firsthand how challenging—and rewarding—learning a new language can be—and how important it is to make the process joyful, especially for kids.
The idea for The Speak Spot was born from my experiences as a nanny and later a teacher at a private English school. I noticed early on: there’s often a lack of positivity in traditional language learning. But then I saw how quickly and naturally kids picked up English when they were immersed in it through play, hands-on creativity, movement, and everyday activities rather than through worksheets and pressure.
It was during these experiences that I witnessed the magic of natural language learning. They build confidence, gain tools for communication, and develop an openness to people, cultures, and ideas beyond their own. For me, that’s the magic of language learning.
That’s what inspired The Speak Spot: A joyful, pressure-free place where kids can learn English naturally, through play, meaningful experiences, movement, and connection—while being immersed in English every step of the way.
At The Speak Spot, my goal is to create moments of joy and discovery in every single session.
I can’t wait to welcome your child to The Speak Spot—where language is lived, not just learned!
Qualifications & Background
Native English speaker from the U.S.
Background in early childhood education / Montessori / language development
Experience in multilingual learning environments
Certifications:
Based in France since 2013 and St. Mande since 2017