FREE Annual Membership for 2026 + discounted tuition — Limited Time Only!
FREE Annual Membership for 2026 + discounted tuition — Limited Time Only!
Chocolingua Academy offers a unique language learning experience that blends research-backed methods like Comprehensible Input (CI) and TPRS® (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling®) with rich cultural immersion. Unlike traditional language classes, our approach makes languages come alive through stories, music, movement, and authentic interaction.
This combination not only builds language skills naturally but also fosters confidence, cultural curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Guided by internationally recognized frameworks such as CEFR and ACTFL, we track meaningful progress to ensure every learner achieves real-world proficiency.
What truly sets us apart is how we integrate proven techniques with a joyful, culturally rich environment—creating a personalized journey that’s both effective and inspiring.
Chocolingua Academy is dedicated to nurturing bilingual learners of all ages—children, teens, and adults—through immersive, culturally rich instruction in Spanish and English as a Second Language (ESL). We believe language is more than words; it’s a bridge to connection, new perspectives, traditions, and communities. Our approach inspires learners to embrace bilingualism as a joyful, meaningful journey.
Our programs emphasize meaningful engagement, cultural exploration, and practical use, fostering both fluency and a lifelong passion for language. Equally important, we empower educators with innovative, classroom-tested resources that make teaching effective and inspiring, whether in person or online.
As we grow, Chocolingua will expand into a bilingual lifestyle shop offering families, educators, and learners tools and products to celebrate and integrate multilingualism into everyday life—inside and beyond the classroom.
Founder & Lead Language Instructor
La Profe Romero, founder of Chocolingua Academy, is a passionate educator with over a decade of experience teaching Spanish and English as a Second Language (ESL) to learners of all ages—from young children to adults. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Rutgers University and has taught across public and private settings, gaining deep insight into diverse learning needs.
Her international experiences—living, studying, and traveling in Spain and Latin America—have shaped her culturally rich approach to teaching. She values real-world language use, immersive storytelling, and joyful learning as essential tools for building confidence and communication skills.
Outside the classroom, La Profe Romero advocates for bilingual parenting, mindful living, and authentic connection through language and nature. These values also guide her personal project, Mindful Journeys, and continue to inspire Chocolingua’s mission of building a more bilingual and connected world.
Co-founder and Director Of Operations
Luis brings over a decade of experience as a software engineer and entrepreneur. At Chocolingua, he combines his technical expertise with his passion for education to lead business strategy, operations, and digital innovation. He is dedicated to creating seamless, tech-enabled learning experiences that make Language education engaging and accessible for everyone.
Adult Spanish and ESL Language Instructor
Originally from Connecticut, Francis’ interest in language began in high school and really expanded during two semesters abroad during college in Spain (Granada) and Chile. In addition, he has lived in Lima, Peru and Madrid, Spain where he completed a TEFL course and has taught both ESL and Spanish. Now based in Montclair, NJ, Francis enjoys sharing his love of languages through teaching and continues to expand his knowledge having studied Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and French.
Junior Classroom Assistant & Ambassador
Noah is an energetic and bilingual member of the Chocolingua team. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he loves helping children practice Spanish and feel confident using the language. As our Junior Classroom Assistant, he supports lesson preparation and helps create a positive, engaging environment in our children’s classes. Noah embodies Chocolingua’s core values of joy, community, and bilingualism, bringing enthusiasm and creativity to every class he’s part of.
Children’s Spanish Language Instructor
Melissa Arana is thrilled to join the Chocolingua Academy team. A proud Peruvian-American, she values family, culture, and tradition, and is passionate about sharing her Spanish heritage with young learners. As a Kindergarten teacher, Melissa loves helping children grow in confidence while discovering the joy of learning through language.
With over 10 years of teaching experience, Melissa holds a Master’s in Education from Montclair State University and is certified in Teaching Students with Disabilities. She is excited to bring her expertise and creativity to Chocolingua as a Spanish Language Instructor, inspiring children to explore Spanish language, culture, and self-expression in an immersive and joyful environment.
