This tenth guide continues to make English learning fun and interactive for Spanish-speaking kids. By introducing fresh and engaging topics while reinforcing basic vocabulary, it ensures kids stay interested and excited to learn.
1. New Topics to Learn
Here are fresh topics that mix practical and imaginative elements for kids:
- Pets and Animals / Mascotas y Animales
- Holidays and Celebrations / Fiestas y Celebraciones
- The Five Senses / Los Cinco Sentidos
- At the Playground / En el Parque Infantil
- Transport Around the World / Transporte por el Mundo
- Bedtime Routines / Rutinas Antes de Dormir
2. New Common Vocabulary
A. Pets and Animals / Mascotas y Animales
- Puppy / Cachorro
- Kitten / Gatito
- Turtle / Tortuga
- Rabbit / Conejo
- Fish / Pez
- Bird / Pájaro
B. Holidays and Celebrations / Fiestas y Celebraciones
- Party / Fiesta
- Cake / Pastel
- Gift / Regalo
- Balloons / Globos
- Fireworks / Fuegos artificiales
- Costume / Disfraz
C. The Five Senses / Los Cinco Sentidos
- See / Ver
- Hear / Escuchar
- Smell / Oler
- Taste / Saborear
- Touch / Tocar
- Loud / Ruidoso
D. At the Playground / En el Parque Infantil
- Slide / Resbaladilla
- Swing / Columpio
- Sandbox / Arenero
- Climb / Trepar
- Jump / Saltar
- Run / Correr
E. Transport Around the World / Transporte por el Mundo
- Taxi / Taxi
- Subway / Metro
- Train / Tren
- Ship / Barco
- Airplane / Avión
- Bicycle / Bicicleta
F. Bedtime Routines / Rutinas Antes de Dormir
- Pajamas / Pijamas
- Toothbrush / Cepillo de dientes
- Blanket / Manta
- Pillow / Almohada
- Story / Cuento
- Sleep / Dormir
3. Key Phrases to Practice
English / Español
- “What is your pet’s name?” / “¿Cómo se llama tu mascota?”
“My pet’s name is Bella.” / “Mi mascota se llama Bella.” - “What do you see?” / “¿Qué ves?”
“I see a red balloon.” / “Veo un globo rojo.” - “What do you do at bedtime?” / “¿Qué haces antes de dormir?”
“I brush my teeth and read a story.” / “Me cepillo los dientes y leo un cuento.” - “What do you like at the playground?” / “¿Qué te gusta en el parque infantil?”
“I like the swings.” / “Me gustan los columpios.” - “How do you travel?” / “¿Cómo viajas?”
“I travel by train.” / “Viajo en tren.”
4. Listening Practice: Fun Conversations with Translations
Conversation 1: Playing with Pets / Jugando con Mascotas
English:
Anna: “What’s your pet’s name?”
Leo: “His name is Max. He’s a puppy.”
Anna: “What does Max like to do?”
Leo: “He loves to play fetch!”
Anna: “He’s so cute!”
Español:
Anna: “¿Cómo se llama tu mascota?”
Leo: “Se llama Max. Es un cachorro.”
Anna: “¿Qué le gusta hacer a Max?”
Leo: “¡Le encanta jugar a buscar!”
Anna: “¡Es tan lindo!”
Conversation 2: At the Playground / En el Parque Infantil
English:
Emma: “Do you want to go on the slide?”
Tommy: “Yes, but I want to swing first.”
Emma: “Okay, let’s swing and then slide!”
Tommy: “Yay! The playground is so much fun!”
Español:
Emma: “¿Quieres ir a la resbaladilla?”
Tommy: “Sí, pero primero quiero columpiarme.”
Emma: “Está bien, ¡vamos a los columpios y luego a la resbaladilla!”
Tommy: “¡Sí! ¡El parque es muy divertido!”
Conversation 3: Bedtime Routines / Rutinas Antes de Dormir
English:
Mom: “Did you brush your teeth?”
Sophia: “Yes, Mom. Now I’m reading my book.”
Mom: “Okay, time to turn off the light. Goodnight!”
Sophia: “Goodnight, Mom!”
Español:
Mamá: “¿Te cepillaste los dientes?”
Sophia: “Sí, mamá. Ahora estoy leyendo mi libro.”
Mamá: “Está bien, es hora de apagar la luz. ¡Buenas noches!”
Sophia: “¡Buenas noches, mamá!”
5. Additional Learning Activities
- Pet Bingo: Create a bingo card with pictures of pets and animals in both English and Spanish.
- Playground Adventure: Role-play a day at the playground, using slides and swings to reinforce vocabulary.
- Travel Around the World: Use a map and talk about how to travel to different countries using transportation words.
- Bedtime Storytime: Read short bedtime stories in English and ask kids to describe the story in Spanish.
6. FAQs About Learning English with Spanish Support
Q: How do I make learning about animals more engaging?
A: Use animal sounds, toys, or picture books to make it fun and interactive.
Q: How can I teach bedtime routines effectively?
A: Create a visual chart showing bedtime steps with words in both English and Spanish.
Q: What’s a creative way to teach transportation vocabulary?
A: Pretend to travel to different places using toy vehicles or by acting out different modes of transport.
Conclusion
This guide introduces playful and practical topics like pets, bedtime, and the playground to make English language learning relatable and fun for kids. With hands-on activities and interactive conversations, kids will enjoy building their vocabulary and confidence. ¡Aprender inglés nunca fue tan divertido! (Learning English has never been so fun!)
