This twelfth guide offers more creative and interactive topics to keep Spanish-speaking kids engaged in learning English. The focus is on everyday language, fun activities, and building confidence through imaginative play.
1. New Topics to Learn
Explore fresh themes that bring learning to life:
- At the Beach / En la Playa
- My Favorite Foods / Mis Comidas Favoritas
- In the Garden / En el Jardín
- At the Store / En la Tienda
- Feelings and Emotions / Sentimientos y Emociones
- Magical Words and Fantasy / Palabras Mágicas y Fantasía
2. New Common Vocabulary
A. At the Beach / En la Playa
- Sand / Arena
- Shell / Concha
- Wave / Ola
- Sun / Sol
- Towel / Toalla
- Swimsuit / Traje de baño
B. My Favorite Foods / Mis Comidas Favoritas
- Pizza / Pizza
- Ice cream / Helado
- Sandwich / Sándwich
- Salad / Ensalada
- Watermelon / Sandía
- Pancakes / Panqueques
C. In the Garden / En el Jardín
- Plant / Planta
- Flower / Flor
- Tree / Árbol
- Grass / Césped
- Soil / Tierra
- Watering can / Regadera
D. At the Store / En la Tienda
- Cashier / Cajero
- Basket / Canasta
- Money / Dinero
- Bag / Bolsa
- Checkout / Caja
- Groceries / Víveres
E. Feelings and Emotions / Sentimientos y Emociones
- Happy / Feliz
- Sad / Triste
- Excited / Emocionado
- Angry / Enojado
- Scared / Asustado
- Brave / Valiente
F. Magical Words and Fantasy / Palabras Mágicas y Fantasía
- Magic wand / Varita mágica
- Spell / Hechizo
- Fairy / Hada
- Dragon / Dragón
- Castle / Castillo
- Unicorn / Unicornio
3. Key Phrases to Practice
English / Español
- “What do you see at the beach?” / “¿Qué ves en la playa?”
“I see sand and waves.” / “Veo arena y olas.” - “What’s your favorite food?” / “¿Cuál es tu comida favorita?”
“I love pizza!” / “¡Me encanta la pizza!” - “What’s in the garden?” / “¿Qué hay en el jardín?”
“There are flowers and trees.” / “Hay flores y árboles.” - “What do you buy at the store?” / “¿Qué compras en la tienda?”
“I buy groceries and bread.” / “Compro víveres y pan.” - “How do you feel today?” / “¿Cómo te sientes hoy?”
“I feel happy!” / “¡Me siento feliz!” - “What’s in the castle?” / “¿Qué hay en el castillo?”
“A dragon and a magic wand!” / “¡Un dragón y una varita mágica!”
4. Listening Practice: Fun Conversations with Translations
Conversation 1: At the Beach / En la Playa
English:
Liam: “Look, Mom! I found a big shell!”
Mom: “That’s beautiful! Do you want to collect more?”
Liam: “Yes! Let’s make a shell castle.”
Mom: “Great idea! Don’t forget your towel.”
Español:
Liam: “¡Mira, mamá! ¡Encontré una concha grande!”
Mamá: “¡Es hermosa! ¿Quieres recoger más?”
Liam: “¡Sí! Hagamos un castillo de conchas.”
Mamá: “¡Gran idea! No olvides tu toalla.”
Conversation 2: At the Store / En la Tienda
English:
Dad: “What do we need to buy, Mia?”
Mia: “We need milk, bread, and apples.”
Dad: “Okay, here’s the basket. Let’s find them.”
Mia: “Can we get ice cream too?”
Dad: “Sure, let’s look in the freezer aisle!”
Español:
Papá: “¿Qué necesitamos comprar, Mia?”
Mia: “Necesitamos leche, pan y manzanas.”
Papá: “Está bien, aquí está la canasta. Vamos a buscarlos.”
Mia: “¿Podemos comprar helado también?”
Papá: “Claro, ¡vamos a buscarlo en el pasillo de congelados!”
Conversation 3: Magical Adventure / Aventura Mágica
English:
Ella: “Look! A magic wand!”
Tommy: “Wow! What spell should we cast?”
Ella: “Let’s make a dragon appear!”
Tommy: “Okay, but don’t forget the unicorn too!”
Ella: “Abracadabra! Here they are!”
Español:
Ella: “¡Mira! ¡Una varita mágica!”
Tommy: “¡Guau! ¿Qué hechizo hacemos?”
Ella: “¡Hagamos que aparezca un dragón!”
Tommy: “¡Está bien, pero no olvides el unicornio también!”
Ella: “¡Abracadabra! ¡Aquí están!”
5. Additional Learning Activities
- Beach Treasure Hunt: Pretend to collect items like shells, sand, and towels, naming them in English and Spanish.
- Grocery Store Role-Play: Set up a pretend store with toys or real items and practice shopping phrases.
- Magical Storytelling: Create a short story about a dragon, castle, or fairy using simple sentences in both languages.
- Garden Exploration: Take a walk in the garden and identify plants, flowers, and trees in English and Spanish.
6. FAQs About Learning English with Spanish Support
Q: How do I make learning about food fun?
A: Cook a simple recipe together and name ingredients in both English and Spanish.
Q: How can I teach magical words effectively?
A: Use storytelling and role-play to bring fantasy vocabulary to life.
Q: What’s a good way to teach emotions?
A: Act out feelings and ask kids to guess the emotion in English or Spanish.
Conclusion
This guide introduces exciting topics like the beach, magical adventures, and favorite foods to make learning English creative and engaging. With interactive conversations and relatable vocabulary, kids will love exploring the language while having fun. ¡Sigue aprendiendo y explorando! (Keep learning and exploring!)
