This fifth guide introduces new topics and vocabulary, with fun and relatable conversations that encourage English language learning for Spanish-speaking kids. The lessons are practical, playful, and designed to spark curiosity.
1. New Topics to Learn
This time, we focus on fun and imaginative areas to keep learning lively:
- Transportation Around Town / Transporte en la Ciudad
- Daily Routines / Rutinas Diarias
- School Supplies and Subjects / Útiles Escolares y Materias
- Animals and Their Habitats / Animales y sus Hábitats
- Holidays and Traditions / Fiestas y Tradiciones
- Foods from Around the World / Comidas del Mundo
2. New Common Vocabulary
A. Transportation Around Town / Transporte en la Ciudad
- Taxi / Taxi
- Subway / Metro
- Scooter / Patinete
- Bus stop / Parada de autobús
- Train station / Estación de tren
- Airport / Aeropuerto
B. Daily Routines / Rutinas Diarias
- Wake up / Despertarse
- Brush teeth / Cepillarse los dientes
- Eat breakfast / Desayunar
- Do homework / Hacer la tarea
- Take a bath / Bañarse
- Go to bed / Irse a dormir
C. School Supplies and Subjects / Útiles Escolares y Materias
- Backpack / Mochila
- Pencil / Lápiz
- Notebook / Cuaderno
- Math / Matemáticas
- Science / Ciencias
- Art / Arte
D. Animals and Their Habitats / Animales y sus Hábitats
- Lion / León (Savanna / Sabana)
- Penguin / Pingüino (Antarctica / Antártida)
- Shark / Tiburón (Ocean / Océano)
- Frog / Rana (Rainforest / Selva)
- Bear / Oso (Forest / Bosque)
- Camel / Camello (Desert / Desierto)
E. Holidays and Traditions / Fiestas y Tradiciones
- Easter / Pascua
- Halloween / Halloween
- New Year’s Eve / Nochevieja
- Thanksgiving / Día de Acción de Gracias
- Carnival / Carnaval
- Independence Day / Día de la Independencia
F. Foods from Around the World / Comidas del Mundo
- Pizza / Pizza (Italy / Italia)
- Tacos / Tacos (Mexico / México)
- Sushi / Sushi (Japan / Japón)
- Croissant / Croissant (France / Francia)
- Paella / Paella (Spain / España)
- Dumplings / Empanadillas (China / China)
3. Key Phrases to Practice
English / Español
- “How do you get to school?” / “¿Cómo llegas a la escuela?”
“I take the bus.” / “Tomo el autobús.” - “What do you do after school?” / “¿Qué haces después de la escuela?”
“I do my homework and play.” / “Hago mi tarea y juego.” - “What’s your favorite subject?” / “¿Cuál es tu materia favorita?”
“I like art.” / “Me gusta el arte.” - “Where does a lion live?” / “¿Dónde vive un león?”
“In the savanna.” / “En la sabana.” - “What’s your favorite food?” / “¿Cuál es tu comida favorita?”
“I like tacos.” / “Me gustan los tacos.”
4. Listening Practice: Fun Conversations with Translations
Conversation 1: Getting to School / Llegando a la Escuela
English:
Mom: “How do you want to get to school today?”
Jake: “Can we take the scooter?”
Mom: “Okay, but don’t forget your helmet!”
Jake: “Got it! Let’s go!”
Español:
Mamá: “¿Cómo quieres llegar a la escuela hoy?”
Jake: “¿Podemos ir en patinete?”
Mamá: “Está bien, pero no olvides tu casco.”
Jake: “¡Entendido! ¡Vamos!”
Conversation 2: At the Zoo / En el Zoológico
English:
Emma: “Look, Dad! A lion!”
Dad: “Yes, lions live in the savanna. Do you know where penguins live?”
Emma: “In the cold, like Antarctica!”
Dad: “That’s right! You’re so smart.”
Español:
Emma: “¡Mira, papá! ¡Un león!”
Papá: “Sí, los leones viven en la sabana. ¿Sabes dónde viven los pingüinos?”
Emma: “En el frío, como en la Antártida.”
Papá: “¡Correcto! Eres muy lista.”
Conversation 3: Exploring Foods / Explorando Comidas
English:
Liam: “What’s this, Mom?”
Mom: “It’s sushi. It’s a Japanese food.”
Liam: “Can I try it?”
Mom: “Sure! Use your chopsticks.”
Liam: “Yum! I like sushi!”
Español:
Liam: “¿Qué es esto, mamá?”
Mamá: “Es sushi. Es una comida japonesa.”
Liam: “¿Puedo probarlo?”
Mamá: “¡Claro! Usa tus palillos.”
Liam: “¡Mmm! ¡Me gusta el sushi!”
5. Additional Learning Activities
- Map the World: Show kids a map and label countries with their famous foods or animals.
- Daily Routine Chart: Create a morning or bedtime checklist in both English and Spanish.
- Zoo Role-Play: Pretend to be a zookeeper and practice animal-related vocabulary.
6. FAQs About Learning English with Spanish Support
Q: How can I teach transportation vocabulary?
A: Use toy vehicles or draw a town map to show how different modes of transport work.
Q: How do I make daily routines fun to learn?
A: Sing a “morning song” or act out the routines in order.
Q: What’s a creative way to teach about animals and habitats?
A: Use stuffed animals or drawings and place them in their respective habitats during a game.
Conclusion
This guide brings even more practical vocabulary and playful scenarios to make English language learning enjoyable for Spanish-speaking kids. From transportation to global foods, the lessons are relatable, interactive, and fun. ¡Sigue explorando y aprendiendo! (Keep exploring and learning!)
