This sixth guide introduces even more exciting topics, vocabulary, and fun conversations. With playful scenarios and practical phrases, Spanish-speaking kids will continue to enjoy learning English while exploring new areas of daily life and imagination.
1. New Topics to Learn
This time, the focus is on imaginative and action-packed themes:
- Shopping and Money / Compras y Dinero
- Feelings and Actions / Sentimientos y Acciones
- Travel and Adventure / Viajes y Aventuras
- Fantasy Creatures and Stories / Criaturas Fantásticas y Cuentos
- Gardening and Nature / Jardinería y Naturaleza
- Music and Dance / Música y Baile
2. New Common Vocabulary
A. Shopping and Money / Compras y Dinero
- Store / Tienda
- Money / Dinero
- Coin / Moneda
- Buy / Comprar
- Sell / Vender
- Bag / Bolsa
B. Feelings and Actions / Sentimientos y Acciones
- Laugh / Reír
- Cry / Llorar
- Hug / Abrazar
- Smile / Sonreír
- Jump / Saltar
- Dance / Bailar
C. Travel and Adventure / Viajes y Aventuras
- Airplane / Avión
- Map / Mapa
- Suitcase / Maleta
- Ticket / Boleto
- Hotel / Hotel
- Explore / Explorar
D. Fantasy Creatures and Stories / Criaturas Fantásticas y Cuentos
- Dragon / Dragón
- Princess / Princesa
- Castle / Castillo
- Wizard / Mago
- Magic / Magia
- Treasure / Tesoro
E. Gardening and Nature / Jardinería y Naturaleza
- Plant / Planta
- Seed / Semilla
- Water / Agua
- Garden / Jardín
- Tree / Árbol
- Flower / Flor
F. Music and Dance / Música y Baile
- Song / Canción
- Guitar / Guitarra
- Piano / Piano
- Sing / Cantar
- Melody / Melodía
- Drum / Tambor
3. Key Phrases to Practice
English / Español
- “Can I buy this?” / “¿Puedo comprar esto?”
“Yes, it costs $5.” / “Sí, cuesta $5.” - “What’s your favorite song?” / “¿Cuál es tu canción favorita?”
“I like happy songs.” / “Me gustan las canciones alegres.” - “What do you see on the map?” / “¿Qué ves en el mapa?”
“I see a mountain and a river.” / “Veo una montaña y un río.” - “Where does a dragon live?” / “¿Dónde vive un dragón?”
“In a castle.” / “En un castillo.” - “What are you planting?” / “¿Qué estás plantando?”
“I’m planting flowers.” / “Estoy plantando flores.”
4. Listening Practice: Fun Conversations with Translations
Conversation 1: At the Market / En el Mercado
English:
Mom: “What do we need from the market?”
Leo: “We need apples and bread!”
Mom: “Okay, let’s buy those. Do you want anything else?”
Leo: “Can I have some chocolate?”
Mom: “Sure, let’s find it.”
Español:
Mamá: “¿Qué necesitamos del mercado?”
Leo: “¡Necesitamos manzanas y pan!”
Mamá: “Está bien, compremos eso. ¿Quieres algo más?”
Leo: “¿Puedo tener chocolate?”
Mamá: “Claro, vamos a buscarlo.”
Conversation 2: On an Adventure / En una Aventura
English:
Sophie: “Look at this map! It shows a treasure!”
Jake: “Wow! Let’s follow it!”
Sophie: “First, we need to cross the river.”
Jake: “Then climb the mountain. Let’s go!”
Español:
Sophie: “¡Mira este mapa! ¡Muestra un tesoro!”
Jake: “¡Guau! ¡Sigámoslo!”
Sophie: “Primero, necesitamos cruzar el río.”
Jake: “Luego subir la montaña. ¡Vamos!”
Conversation 3: Singing Together / Cantando Juntos
English:
Luna: “What song are you singing, Emma?”
Emma: “It’s ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.’”
Luna: “I love that song! Can I sing too?”
Emma: “Yes, let’s sing together!”
Español:
Luna: “¿Qué canción estás cantando, Emma?”
Emma: “Es ‘Brilla, brilla, estrellita.’”
Luna: “¡Me encanta esa canción! ¿Puedo cantar también?”
Emma: “¡Sí, cantemos juntas!”
5. Additional Learning Activities
- Pretend Play Shopping: Set up a “store” with items around the house and use English phrases to shop.
- Treasure Hunt: Hide “treasures” (e.g., toys or candies) and create a map with simple instructions in English.
- Sing-Along Time: Sing popular English songs like “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” (“En la granja de mi tío”).
- Plant a Garden: Plant seeds together and label the pots in both English and Spanish.
6. FAQs About Learning English with Spanish Support
Q: How can I make fantasy topics educational?
A: Use storytelling to teach vocabulary and phrases, like describing a dragon or a castle.
Q: How do I teach action verbs like “jump” and “dance”?
A: Play games like charades or Simon Says to act out the verbs while learning them.
Q: What’s a good way to teach money-related vocabulary?
A: Use real coins and pretend play to simulate shopping scenarios in English and Spanish.
Conclusion
This guide introduces playful, imaginative topics to make English language learning an adventure for kids. With engaging conversations and hands-on activities, kids can connect with the material and have fun while learning. ¡Explora y diviértete aprendiendo! (Explore and have fun learning!)
