Free Spanish Lessons this Memorial Weekend!

If you got through Winter’s icy grips and are not dryer (and deader) than a mummy in an Egyptian tomb, then you’re ready for summer baby. Kasa De Franko offers  Free Spanish Lessons for Memorial Day.

Memorial Day holiday marks the unofficial start of summer when the livin’ is easy, the sun starts blazing, and there’s nothing better than a weekend of soakin’ some up in a country that boasts the most powerful military in the world. In the U.S.A. we have a reason to celebrate and many veterans to thank who died in battles throughout American history.

¡Fiesta, cerveza y tacos!

We are inviting adults to try a free beginner group class (yep, even if you only know “hola,” “fiesta,” “cerveza,” and “taco”). Talking about fiesta y cerveza?

Yeah! Summer’s Here! Get ready to enjoy your…

Free Spanish Lessons for Memorial Day?

¡Claro que sí! At Kasa de Franko, we’re honoring the spirit of the holiday by giving back—with the gift of language. Veterans and their families can enjoy a free Spanish lessons this Memorial Day, while everyone else can take advantage of up to 50% off our favorite programs.

Whether you’re brand new or brushing up, this is your sign to join the fiesta. Let’s make this Memorial Day more meaningful—with español, familia, y diversión.

Something for the Whole Familia

Thinking this is just for grownups? ¡Para nada!
Kasa de Franko isn’t just throwing fiestas for adults—we’ve got the little ones covered too.

🎒 Summer Camps for Kids: Spanish + play + culture = one unforgettable summer. Our camps mix games, music, and movement to get kids talking (in Spanish!) without even realizing they’re learning.

🧠 Free Evaluations: Not sure where to start? Whether you’re signing up your niño or trying out Spanish yourself, we offer free evaluations to help you find the right fit. No pressure, no commitment—just a friendly chat to see where you’re at.

So yes—while the grownups sip cervezas and brush up on their fiesta vocab, and the kiddos are dancing salsa with sticky fingers and big smiles, we’re all gearing up for that long weekend energy.

Because let’s be real…What do you think Memorial Day is all about?

Only drinking beer & B.B.Q—ing?

Memorial Day is one of ten Federal U.S. holidays when everyone travels all at once, buys tons of crap, fires up their grills, and blows sh%t up—in excess. Memorial Day is the perfect excuse to get hammered, pay respects, and enjoy life with loved ones.

The most crucial component of Memorial Day is drinking beer and barbequing, I mean honoring the veterans who’ve died in battle. Besides those three things, there’s more!

A Day to Not Go to Work!

The perfect holiday to break out whatever American flag memorabilia you got, dress as Uncle Sam, prep your voice to chant “U.S.A., U.S.A.” until you’re red, white, and blue in the face and buy as much meat as you can before supplies run out.

A day to not go to work and lie around in your dungarees getting steamin’ arseholed wasted or brush up on your Español.

What’s Not to Love about Memorial Day?

Home Depot’s dropping prices lower than Kim Kardashian’s neckline on appliances, grills, and power tools, and 43 million people across the U.S. will be packing up and heading out to get jiggy with it—fueled by lower gas prices and a whole lotta American spirit.

All this, in honor of those who protected our freedom to twerk, talk trash, and barbecue in peace.

But before we get too deep into the BBQ sauce…

Let’s Back It Up: What Is Memorial Day?

Spoiler alert: It’s not just about day-drinking, mattress sales, or starting summer early.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to honoring the U.S. military personnel who died while serving their country.

So yeah, there’s a lot more to it than hot dogs and fireworks.

It Started as “Decoration Day”

Back in 1868, just a few years after the end of the Civil War, people were still dealing with the emotional wreckage of a divided nation.
Union veterans established Decoration Day—a time to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and flags.

The first major event took place at Arlington National Cemetery, where 5,000 people showed up to honor over 20,000 soldiers from both sides of the war.

New York Makes It Official

By 1890, New York became the first state to officially recognize Decoration Day as a public holiday.
Other northern states followed. But in the South? Not so fast…

The South Had Other Plans

Southern states like Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, and South Carolina weren’t so keen on joining in.
Instead, they created their own Confederate Memorial Days—held on different dates, for different reasons, and with their own rituals.

And to this day, a handful of Southern states still observe separate days to honor Confederate soldiers. (Yes, really.)

When Did It Become Memorial Day?

The name “Memorial Day” started gaining traction after World War I, when the holiday expanded to honor all Americans who died in any war—not just the Civil War.
It took decades, but in 1971, Congress made it official. Memorial Day became a national holiday, set for the last Monday in May.

Because, of course, long weekends are sacred in America.

From Reflection to Road Trips

What started as a solemn tribute slowly evolved into the unofficial kickoff to summer.
These days, Memorial Day is a strange but uniquely American mix of honor, gratitude, hot dogs, and explosives.

You get parades and pool parties. Somber speeches and six-packs. Military tributes and mojitos.

And honestly? That’s kind of beautiful.

More, More, More

In the present day, there are festive parades held in many towns featuring veteran groups, the National Guard, cute poodles and random K9’s dressed in American regalia as cute kids have the time of their lives riding on wagons and throwing candy at people’s head who have terrible reflexes.

U.S.A.

If you like the taste of freedom, enjoy spilling B.B.Q. Sauce all over your clothes, and getting well-oiled while barking at the moon, then you are on your way to an excellent Memorial Day holiday.

Why not use that extended weekend to think about the possibilities you have learning a new language, and how learning Spanish online at Kasa De Franko Spanish school can make your summer MUCH more productive and enjoyable.

What’s Kasa De Franko (KDF)?

At KDF, we offer flexible, fun, and affordable lessons for kids, adults, and seniors to learn Spanish from a polyglot, Franko, who is well-versed in Spanish culture and how to move people along in their language learning fast.

Give us a holler and we will be happy to speak with you regarding your desires for learning Spanish and your skill level.

Why Kasa de Franko?

We’re not your average language school. We’re a community—a place where you can learn to roll your R’s and your hips at the same time. 💃

At KDF, we believe in learning through connection, laughter, music, culture, and real conversation. Whether you’re here for one class or the whole summer, you’ll walk out saying more than just “hola.”

Enjoy the Holiday

Remember the fallen and use a little bleach for that t-shirt after you’ve polished off those wings!

With a new language your entire life can transform. Happy unofficial summer and mostly, Happy Memorial Day!

Memorial Day Specials!

Honoring our American fallen, KDF is more than happy to offer veterans and their families Free Spanish Lessons. Take advantage of the special discounts for these holidays.

Special Offers

Our Veterans. Our Fallen!

At Kasa De Franko, throughout the year we express our gratitude to our soldiers and those who contributed to the greatness of this nation we call home: The United States of America. Make sure you get to check out our article ¨Veterans Day: Big Holiday!¨ & ¨Celebrating American Leadership¨ to read more about our presidents and unknown American heroes.

Now, are you ready to dive into Spanish while celebrating American legacy and mighty? As we honor the fallen on this special day, let’s also fall in love with Spanish—the future of our nation. How can we not fall in love with the language of love, Spanish?

Spanish is Romance!

If you’d like to learn some romantic words and phrases in Spanish, dive into our blog section: ‘Things Spanish People Say in Bed’. If you prefer dirty phrases and sexy words, check out “El Sexi Chupacabras”. There, you’ll uncover sensual phrases, including how to express ‘I love you’ in Spanish and much more.

Interested in Legends and Folklore?

Explore our “Legends & Folktales” section, where you’ll find stories about mythical beings like la Santa Muerte, la Llorona, la Ciguapa, El Sexi Chupacabras, and others from Hispanic tradition.

Looking to Laugh & not to Love?

Even though phrases like “¡Feliz Año Nuevo!” or “¡Me Gusta la Chucha de tu Madre!” might sound funny, it’s important to approach language learning with respect and cultural sensitivity. Be sure to read our “About” section to discover our passion for teaching and don’t forget the complimentary lessons at Kasa de Franko.

🇺🇸📚 Memorial Day Vocab – Spanish Style

Wanna talk about Memorial Day en español?
Whether you’re giving a shoutout to the troops or just trying to explain what the heck is going on at a backyard BBQ, here’s your cheat sheet. Practice these and impress abuela, your language teacher, or that cutie at the carne asada.

🔥 Spanish-English Memorial Day Vocabulary List

Ready for a Free Pass?

Who says you can’t mix cerveza, history, and Spanish?
At Kasa De Franko, we’re spicing up the long weekend with Free Spanish Lessons for Memorial Day—because freedom should be bilingual, and your vocab deserves a glow-up hotter than your tío’s BBQ ribs.

Ready to spice up your summer? Click here to reserve your free Spanish lesson today!

Hit the big red button. You bring the ganas—we’ll bring the fiesta.