This thirteenth guide continues to introduce imaginative and practical topics for Spanish-speaking kids learning English. The focus is on creative, everyday, and fun themes that help kids build vocabulary and confidence.
1. New Topics to Learn
Here are fresh and fun topics to explore:
- At the Park / En el Parque
- Things in My Backpack / Cosas en Mi Mochila
- At the Doctor’s Office / En el Consultorio del Doctor
- Camping Adventures / Aventuras de Campamento
- Silly Animal Actions / Acciones Divertidas de Animales
- Visiting the Library / Visitando la Biblioteca
2. New Common Vocabulary
A. At the Park / En el Parque
- Swing / Columpio
- Slide / Resbaladilla
- Bench / Banco
- Tree / Árbol
- Grass / Césped
- Picnic / Picnic
B. Things in My Backpack / Cosas en Mi Mochila
- Notebook / Cuaderno
- Pencil / Lápiz
- Eraser / Borrador
- Water bottle / Botella de agua
- Snacks / Bocadillos
- Crayons / Crayones
C. At the Doctor’s Office / En el Consultorio del Doctor
- Medicine / Medicina
- Fever / Fiebre
- Bandage / Venda
- Nurse / Enfermera
- Stethoscope / Estetoscopio
- Check-up / Revisión
D. Camping Adventures / Aventuras de Campamento
- Tent / Tienda de campaña
- Campfire / Fogata
- Sleeping bag / Saco de dormir
- Flashlight / Linterna
- Marshmallow / Malvavisco
- River / Río
E. Silly Animal Actions / Acciones Divertidas de Animales
- Hop / Saltar (like a rabbit / como un conejo)
- Waddle / Caminar como un pato
- Swing / Columpiarse (like a monkey / como un mono)
- Crawl / Gatear (like a turtle / como una tortuga)
- Fly / Volar (like a bird / como un pájaro)
- Swim / Nadar (like a fish / como un pez)
F. Visiting the Library / Visitando la Biblioteca
- Book / Libro
- Librarian / Bibliotecaria
- Shelf / Estante
- Card / Tarjeta
- Quiet / Silencio
- Storytime / Hora de cuentos
3. Key Phrases to Practice
English / Español
- “What’s your favorite thing at the park?” / “¿Qué te gusta más en el parque?”
“I love the swings!” / “¡Me encantan los columpios!” - “What’s in your backpack?” / “¿Qué hay en tu mochila?”
“There’s a notebook and crayons.” / “Hay un cuaderno y crayones.” - “How do you feel?” / “¿Cómo te sientes?”
“I have a fever.” / “Tengo fiebre.” - “What do you do at camp?” / “¿Qué haces en el campamento?”
“I sleep in a tent and roast marshmallows.” / “Duermo en una tienda y aso malvaviscos.” - “What is the rabbit doing?” / “¿Qué está haciendo el conejo?”
“It’s hopping!” / “¡Está saltando!” - “Where are the books?” / “¿Dónde están los libros?”
“They’re on the shelf.” / “Están en el estante.”
4. Listening Practice: Fun Conversations with Translations
Conversation 1: At the Park / En el Parque
English:
Emma: “What do you want to do first?”
Tommy: “Let’s go on the swings!”
Emma: “Okay, then we can have a picnic under the tree.”
Tommy: “Yum! I brought sandwiches!”
Español:
Emma: “¿Qué quieres hacer primero?”
Tommy: “¡Vamos a los columpios!”
Emma: “Está bien, luego podemos hacer un picnic bajo el árbol.”
Tommy: “¡Mmm! ¡Traje sándwiches!”
Conversation 2: At the Doctor’s Office / En el Consultorio del Doctor
English:
Doctor: “What’s wrong, Lily?”
Lily: “I have a fever and a cough.”
Doctor: “Let’s check your temperature. You’ll feel better soon.”
Lily: “Thank you, Doctor.”
Español:
Doctor: “¿Qué te pasa, Lily?”
Lily: “Tengo fiebre y tos.”
Doctor: “Vamos a revisar tu temperatura. Te sentirás mejor pronto.”
Lily: “Gracias, doctor.”
Conversation 3: Camping Adventure / Aventura de Campamento
English:
Mom: “What’s your favorite part of camping?”
Mia: “I love roasting marshmallows by the fire!”
Mom: “What else do you like?”
Mia: “Sleeping in the tent and looking at the stars!”
Español:
Mamá: “¿Cuál es tu parte favorita del campamento?”
Mia: “¡Me encanta asar malvaviscos junto a la fogata!”
Mamá: “¿Qué más te gusta?”
Mia: “¡Dormir en la tienda y mirar las estrellas!”
5. Additional Learning Activities
- Backpack Scavenger Hunt: Kids can pack a pretend backpack with items and name each in English and Spanish.
- Animal Action Game: Act out silly animal actions (e.g., hopping like a rabbit) and guess the animal.
- Camping Indoors: Set up a tent with blankets and pretend to camp while practicing camping-related words.
- Library Role-Play: Create a mini-library at home with books and pretend to check them out.
6. FAQs About Learning English with Spanish Support
Q: How do I teach doctor’s office vocabulary in a fun way?
A: Use pretend play with toy doctor kits to act out scenarios in English and Spanish.
Q: How can I make learning about camping exciting?
A: Plan a mini camping adventure indoors or outdoors, using camping-related words and phrases.
Q: What’s a good way to teach library vocabulary?
A: Take a trip to the library or set up a pretend library at home to practice words like “book” and “shelf.”
Conclusion
This guide brings new topics like camping, visiting the doctor, and library adventures to make English learning engaging and practical. By combining fun activities with everyday scenarios, kids can enjoy their learning journey while building useful language skills. ¡Diviértete aprendiendo inglés! (Have fun learning English!)
