omishev Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Can someone recommend a good Spanish curriculum for me to teach if I have no Spanish experience? So I need great CD/DVDs. I am drawn to Spanish because it is the foreign language my kids will most likely encounter in the US and because it should be easy to find other families to practice with and Spanish activities. Alternatively, we could do French as I took it in high school so at least I know a little. We also have my Dad and brother as resources. My Dad's first language as a child was French and my brother is fluent. He was adopted from Africa as a teen 3 years ago, I'm not sure if the African version of French is a little different. Thoughts on which to choose? My heart says French, my deceased grandmother would be so happy and practicing with uncle or Papa would be special, but my head says Spanish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiara.I Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 With a family background, I'd go with French! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah0000 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 French for sure. There is no substitute to practicing with native or fluent speakers especially when younger. And French children's resources are easy to come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredluvsjoanie Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Whether you choose French or Spanish, Whistlefritz is fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I second Whistlefritz and either Getting Started With French or Getting Started With Spanish. Salsa is free for Spanish and Duolingo and Lingodeer are free for both. I recommend the book Fluent Forever for mom and dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 In your situation I'd advise French, and I swear by a Functional Language approach, teach kids the phrases that THEY use, and words that logically go with those phrases first. Since I teach with functional language I always go with the language that can be used in home or with dear family/friends first. "Practicality" is governed by the actual relationships in the kids lives. Realize that it's not an either-or situation, but a "which first?" and since mom has studied it and there is a fluent grandfather and uncle in the kids lives, then there is no way that I'd go with my head in this situation--follow your heart all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 My son has been teaching my DD french using Skoldo and very simple books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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