This eighth guide expands into even more fun and engaging topics, with vocabulary, phrases, and interactive conversations that inspire kids to learn English while using their imagination and daily experiences.
1. New Topics to Learn
This guide explores new themes that encourage exploration and creativity:
- Seasons and Weather / Estaciones y Clima
- Feelings and Expressions / Sentimientos y Expresiones
- Sports and Activities / Deportes y Actividades
- Animals and Sounds / Animales y Sonidos
- Rooms in the House / Habitaciones en la Casa
- Transportation and Travel / Transporte y Viajes
2. New Common Vocabulary
A. Seasons and Weather / Estaciones y Clima
- Spring / Primavera
- Summer / Verano
- Autumn / Otoño
- Winter / Invierno
- Windy / Ventoso
- Cloudy / Nublado
B. Feelings and Expressions / Sentimientos y Expresiones
- Excited / Emocionado
- Tired / Cansado
- Angry / Enojado
- Brave / Valiente
- Silly / Chistoso
- Surprised / Sorprendido
C. Sports and Activities / Deportes y Actividades
- Running / Correr
- Swimming / Nadar
- Playing soccer / Jugar fútbol
- Dancing / Bailar
- Hiking / Senderismo
- Cycling / Andar en bicicleta
D. Animals and Sounds / Animales y Sonidos
- Dog / Perro (Woof woof / Guau guau)
- Cat / Gato (Meow / Miau)
- Cow / Vaca (Moo / Muu)
- Duck / Pato (Quack quack / Cuac cuac)
- Lion / León (Roar / Rugido)
- Bird / Pájaro (Tweet / Pío pío)
E. Rooms in the House / Habitaciones en la Casa
- Kitchen / Cocina
- Living room / Sala
- Bathroom / Baño
- Bedroom / Dormitorio
- Garage / Garaje
- Garden / Jardín
F. Transportation and Travel / Transporte y Viajes
- Car / Coche
- Train / Tren
- Airplane / Avión
- Boat / Barco
- Bus / Autobús
- Bicycle / Bicicleta
3. Key Phrases to Practice
English / Español
- “What’s your favorite season?” / “¿Cuál es tu estación favorita?”
“I like summer.” / “Me gusta el verano.” - “How do you feel today?” / “¿Cómo te sientes hoy?”
“I feel excited!” / “¡Me siento emocionado!” - “What sport do you play?” / “¿Qué deporte practicas?”
“I play soccer.” / “Juego fútbol.” - “What sound does a dog make?” / “¿Qué sonido hace un perro?”
“Woof woof!” / “¡Guau guau!” - “Where is the kitchen?” / “¿Dónde está la cocina?”
“It’s next to the living room.” / “Está al lado de la sala.” - “How are we traveling?” / “¿Cómo viajamos?”
“By airplane.” / “En avión.”
4. Listening Practice: Fun Conversations with Translations
Conversation 1: Talking About Seasons / Hablando de las Estaciones
English:
Emma: “What’s your favorite season, Liam?”
Liam: “I love winter! I can play in the snow.”
Emma: “I like spring. The flowers are so pretty!”
Liam: “Winter is fun, but spring is nice too.”
Español:
Emma: “¿Cuál es tu estación favorita, Liam?”
Liam: “¡Me encanta el invierno! Puedo jugar en la nieve.”
Emma: “A mí me gusta la primavera. ¡Las flores son muy bonitas!”
Liam: “El invierno es divertido, pero la primavera también es linda.”
Conversation 2: Playing Sports / Jugando Deportes
English:
Tommy: “Do you want to play soccer with me?”
Sophia: “Yes! I’ll be the goalie.”
Tommy: “Okay, I’ll try to score a goal!”
Sophia: “Let’s see if you can!”
Español:
Tommy: “¿Quieres jugar fútbol conmigo?”
Sophia: “¡Sí! Yo seré la portera.”
Tommy: “Está bien, intentaré meter un gol.”
Sophia: “¡Vamos a ver si puedes!”
Conversation 3: Exploring the House / Explorando la Casa
English:
Mom: “Where’s your book, Lily?”
Lily: “It’s in the living room on the table.”
Mom: “Okay, can you bring it to your bedroom?”
Lily: “Sure! I’ll put it on my desk.”
Español:
Mamá: “¿Dónde está tu libro, Lily?”
Lily: “Está en la sala, sobre la mesa.”
Mamá: “Está bien, ¿puedes llevarlo a tu dormitorio?”
Lily: “¡Claro! Lo pondré en mi escritorio.”
5. Additional Learning Activities
- Animal Sound Game: Play a game where kids imitate animal sounds and guess the animal in English.
- Seasonal Art Project: Create drawings of each season and label them in English and Spanish.
- House Tour: Walk around the house, naming rooms and objects in both languages.
- Outdoor Adventure Map: Draw a simple map and create an imaginary journey using travel and transportation words.
6. FAQs About Learning English with Spanish Support
Q: How can I teach animal sounds effectively?
A: Use picture books or videos with animals and their sounds in English. Act them out for fun!
Q: How do I make learning seasons engaging?
A: Use craft projects like decorating a tree for each season or creating weather charts.
Q: What’s a good way to teach room-related vocabulary?
A: Label furniture and areas in the house in both languages to reinforce the words.
Conclusion
This guide introduces new vocabulary and interactive conversations to make English learning an adventure. By incorporating animals, sports, and everyday routines, kids can connect with the language in fun and meaningful ways. ¡Sigue aprendiendo con entusiasmo! (Keep learning with excitement!)
