Matthew learned how to prepare a dish in Spanish that uses Salsa Verde.

While speaking only Spanish, we worked together to cook a meal. He was exposed to kitchen vocabulary like blender, microwave, salt, etc.

I asked him to find different items, prepare parts of the meal, and to explain in English phrases that were said to him in Spanish.

Matthew did a phenomenal job.

He was able to translate well. He asked for clarification when needed. Perhaps most impressively, he had a positive attitude while the entire class was conducted in Spanish. He asked that phrases be repeated in Spanish rather than request English. He He used Spanish phrases like "de nada" when they were appropriate.

As a bonus, it turns out that he not only excels in Spanish but cooking as well. Our food was delicious.