A First Reader: Spanish and English / Un Primer Libro: Espanol y Ingles

by Sharon Paul, Ellen M. Cyr

"Should I be surprised? I know this series of bilingual readers is based on a teaching method that is over 100 years old. But the method still works! After buying and trying to introduce many different Spanish language books, videos, and software to my own children...it was this classic book that my children were drawn to, and they really began learning and using the Spanish language from it. My children enjoy the book because they are able to read it and understand it on their own. They only need me to help with some of the pronunciation of new words. Because the book is dual language, Spanish speaking children may also begin learning and reading English the same way." - Ann P., ESL teacher and homeschooling momChildren learn the new vocabulary and grammar of a new language effortlessly when the stories are presented as a primary reader. The sentences are predictable and repetitive, offering sequence and familiarity, allowing the child to read in the new language independently from the start. In this beginning reader, Spanish and English are presented together using a classical language learning method including repetition, pictures, and dual language support. You or your child will start with very short phrases such as "Mira al bebe./See the baby." By the end of the book you will be able to read and fully understand longer sentences and paragraphs such as "Yo puedo montar el caballo y el caballo de mi Papa es grande./I can ride the horse and my dad's horse is big." The sentences and phrases are presented so that vocabulary, grammar, and reading in the target language is learned almost effortlessly.

34 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 28, 2012

Reviews

[Sandra Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just like when we were learning English in little school

By far the easiest way to learn Spanish. It uses the same method that we were accustomed to When learning English in school.
Without realizing it I had learned so many words and making so many sentences. I cannot believe this method still works and work so well.