This fourth guide continues to build essential vocabulary, phrases, and practical conversations to make English language learning exciting for Spanish-speaking kids. The topics and stories are tailored to everyday scenarios that are fun, engaging, and easy to understand.
1. New Topics to Learn
Introduce new areas of vocabulary for practical and imaginative use:
- Sports and Games / Deportes y Juegos
- Weather and Nature / Clima y Naturaleza
- Actions and Verbs / Acciones y Verbos
- Feelings and Personality / Sentimientos y Personalidad
- Holidays and Celebrations / Fiestas y Celebraciones
- Community Helpers / Ayudantes de la Comunidad
2. New Common Vocabulary
A. Sports and Games / Deportes y Juegos
- Soccer / Fútbol
- Basketball / Baloncesto
- Baseball / Béisbol
- Tennis / Tenis
- Chess / Ajedrez
- Hide and seek / Escondite
B. Weather and Nature / Clima y Naturaleza
- Rain / Lluvia
- Snow / Nieve
- Wind / Viento
- Sun / Sol
- Tree / Árbol
- River / Río
C. Actions and Verbs / Acciones y Verbos
- Run / Correr
- Jump / Saltar
- Eat / Comer
- Sleep / Dormir
- Play / Jugar
- Read / Leer
D. Feelings and Personality / Sentimientos y Personalidad
- Brave / Valiente
- Shy / Tímido
- Friendly / Amigable
- Silly / Chistoso
- Happy / Feliz
- Sad / Triste
E. Holidays and Celebrations / Fiestas y Celebraciones
- Birthday / Cumpleaños
- Party / Fiesta
- Cake / Pastel
- Gift / Regalo
- Fireworks / Fuegos artificiales
- Balloons / Globos
F. Community Helpers / Ayudantes de la Comunidad
- Doctor / Doctor
- Teacher / Maestro
- Police officer / Policía
- Firefighter / Bombero
- Mail carrier / Cartero
- Farmer / Granjero
3. Key Phrases to Practice
English / Español
- “What’s your favorite sport?” / “¿Cuál es tu deporte favorito?”
“I like soccer.” / “Me gusta el fútbol.” - “What’s the weather like today?” / “¿Cómo está el clima hoy?”
“It’s rainy and windy.” / “Está lluvioso y con viento.” - “What do you want to do?” / “¿Qué quieres hacer?”
“I want to play hide and seek.” / “Quiero jugar al escondite.” - “What’s your favorite holiday?” / “¿Cuál es tu fiesta favorita?”
“I like Christmas.” / “Me gusta la Navidad.” - “Who helps in our community?” / “¿Quién ayuda en nuestra comunidad?”
“The firefighter helps us.” / “El bombero nos ayuda.”
4. Listening Practice: Fun Conversations with Translations
Conversation 1: Playing Soccer / Jugando Fútbol
English:
Tom: “Do you want to play soccer?”
Lucas: “Yes! Let’s go to the park.”
Tom: “I’ll bring the ball.”
Lucas: “Okay, I’ll bring water bottles.”
Tom: “Great! Let’s have fun!”
Español:
Tom: “¿Quieres jugar fútbol?”
Lucas: “¡Sí! Vamos al parque.”
Tom: “Voy a llevar el balón.”
Lucas: “Está bien, yo llevaré botellas de agua.”
Tom: “¡Genial! ¡Vamos a divertirnos!”
Conversation 2: Talking About Weather / Hablando del Clima
English:
Emma: “What’s the weather like today, Dad?”
Dad: “It’s sunny and warm. Let’s go outside!”
Emma: “Yay! Can we go to the river?”
Dad: “Sure, let’s pack some snacks and water.”
Emma: “This will be so fun!”
Español:
Emma: “¿Cómo está el clima hoy, papá?”
Papá: “Está soleado y cálido. ¡Vamos afuera!”
Emma: “¡Sí! ¿Podemos ir al río?”
Papá: “Claro, vamos a empacar bocadillos y agua.”
Emma: “¡Esto será muy divertido!”
Conversation 3: Preparing for a Party / Preparando para una Fiesta
English:
Mom: “It’s your birthday tomorrow, Mia! What do you want for your party?”
Mia: “I want a chocolate cake and balloons!”
Mom: “Okay, what color balloons?”
Mia: “Blue and yellow!”
Mom: “Got it. Let’s make it a great party!”
Español:
Mamá: “¡Mañana es tu cumpleaños, Mia! ¿Qué quieres para tu fiesta?”
Mia: “¡Quiero un pastel de chocolate y globos!”
Mamá: “Está bien, ¿de qué color los globos?”
Mia: “¡Azul y amarillo!”
Mamá: “Entendido. ¡Vamos a hacer una gran fiesta!”
5. Additional Learning Activities
- Weather Chart: Create a weather chart and update it daily in both English and Spanish.
- Role-Play Community Helpers: Pretend to be a firefighter, doctor, or mail carrier, using simple phrases.
- Holiday Crafts: Make a craft for a favorite holiday and describe it in English and Spanish.
6. FAQs About Learning English with Spanish Support
Q: How can I practice action verbs with kids?
A: Play a game like “Simon Says” where kids follow actions (e.g., “Simon says, jump!” / “Simón dice, ¡salta!”).
Q: How do I make learning about weather fun?
A: Use interactive tools like drawing weather scenes or pretending to be a weather reporter.
Q: Can I teach multiple topics at once?
A: Yes! Combine topics like holidays and feelings (e.g., “How do you feel on your birthday?” / “¿Cómo te sientes en tu cumpleaños?”).
Conclusion
This guide adds even more practical and fun vocabulary, phrases, and stories to help kids learn English while connecting to familiar Spanish words and concepts. With engaging topics like sports, weather, and celebrations, language learning becomes a joyful adventure. ¡Sigue aprendiendo con alegría! (Keep learning with joy!)
