Redefiners World Languages

This is a 4-week In-Person program open to K-5 grade students (ages 6-11) at the beginner-immediate level of Spanish. Those accepted will be among 20 students engaging in an immersive Spanish program with 120 hours of language and cultural enrichment that incorporates digital technology, including green screen technology and virtually transport to Puerto Rico & Mexico. Participants will also build literacy skills, avoid the “summer slide,” and prepare to be global citizens.

Eligibility (Income-based rates):
Must qualify & receive Free/Reduced school meals. Medicaid Eligibility.
Reside in 33612, 33613 or 33617 Zipcodes
New Program Participant

After-Care Available: Fee not included in Income-Based Pricing Discounts & must be pre-registered on a weekly basis)
Transportation: No Pick-up Available; located on the HART Bus line; bus passes available upon request.

The Academic Tutoring program is an intervention program designed to ensure children are academically on level by the 3rd grade. Through in-home personalized support to families ReDefiners provides personalized 1:1 academic tutoring to children who have children who have been deemed at-risk of not meeting grade level requirements. The goal of the program is to bridge the gap in academic performance by providing strategies and resources to engage parents/caregivers while boosting confidence within students. Tutors are bilingual in English and one of the following languages: Spanish/Arabic/Swahili.

​Who:
Children from low-moderate household income households, non-native English speaking households

​Indicator: Eligible for Free/Reduced School Lunch; Medicaid Eligibility; demographic data supplied by parent/caregiver through registration

Target Zip Codes: 33612, 33613, 33617

Context: In-Person Programs

The Live Virtual Program is a fee-based language education program for learners across the United States and Globally. The program is a remote learning program with live synchronous group sessions designed to promote community, cultural competence and multilingualism. Through a series of progressive course offerings, students develop communication skills to help meet their goals, whether academic, personal or professional.

Available languages of study include: Arabic, English, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish.

​Test Prep Courses for learners who wish to study or work in an English speaking country include the IELTS and TOEFL test preparation courses. Program features include:

Meet weekly face-to-face with your teacher and classmates in a virtual classroom in highly interactive, immersive and engaging sessions that are designed get students speaking quickly

Each class session is 60 minutes long (but feels much shorter) with lesson content available for review along with fun practice activities to reinforce learning between live sessions

Get FREE access to meet 1:1 with your teacher during Virtual Office Hours for extra support

Who:

​Children ages 5-11, adults, non-heritage & heritage learners, multi-level proficiency, any income level

Target Areas: Global

​Context: Live Virtual Program

The Multilingual Citizens program offers in-person language courses aimed at developing skills critical to today’s workforce and enhancing opportunities for family connectedness through intergenerational courses. Adult and youth courses in English and Spanish are held throughout Hillsborough County at the Children’s Board Family Resource Centers.

The Multilingual Citizens Program is an evidenced-informed comprehensive in-person education program providing educational support for adults, parents/caregivers, youth, and school aged children while also enhancing opportunities to foster and develop social skills within families and communities throughout Hillsborough county.

The program is inclusive of 6 distinct courses:

1. Intro to A1 General English for adults (contracted service 8-hour course)

2. A1 General English Course (full 72 hour course)

3. B1 General English Conversation Workshop

4. Spanish Conversation Workshop for adults

5. Let’s Learn Spanish -intergenerational

In partnership with Simply Health Care, ReDefiners World Languages provides groceries and essential items to low-moderate income individuals in Hillsborough county with a distribution occurring on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the organization's community center, 8056 N. 56th St., Tampa, FL 33617. This program and service to the community serves at least 200 families monthly.

In partnership with WestShore Plaza, ReDefiners World Languages hosts the annual Multicultural Fest on the first Saturday of November to celebrating diversity through the arts in Tampa, Florida.
Event attendees travel the world through the beauty of music and dance with ReDefiners World Languages. The event is a day to celebrate cultural diversity through music and colorful entertainment from around the world, including Arabian Belly Dancing, an African Fashion show, youth talent competition and so much more!
Attendees are able to shop & discover local vendors for one of a kind gifts, taste magnificent food while small business owners and representatives from corporations are able to connect with local residents.

In partnership with WestShore Plaza, ReDefiners World Languages' host the annual Black Heritage Expo on the last Saturday of February in Black History month. The event is a day to celebrate culture through music, dance, dramatic reenactments, and to encourage positive development through workshops on healthy living and self-care.