Spanish and French

This post is about a resource that we've used for both Spanish and French.

If you haven't already heard of or seen OneThirdstories, I highly recommend taking a look (website linked below).

You simply sign up for the subscription box (my little one loves waiting for his post!). The subscription includes the story booklet, flash cards, an activity booklet and the audio is emailed directly to you.

It is probably one of the more effective language tools we have used so far. The stories are common stories (Red Riding Hood) but with a funny twist to keep everyone entertained. The second language is slowly introduced into the context, for example the word fruit is in Spanish on first page, and gradually most of the words are in the second language by the end.

The audio is brilliant, very well read, also means I can have a listen too to ensure I am pronouncing everything correctly.

Language learning is fun, the activities provide the revision required but with the fun, and I tend to stick the flash cards around the bedroom for little person.

Learning a language shouldn't be boring, languages are fun, and open a new world...onethirdstories have it right in my book! Do click on the link and have a good look, it might just be what you and your family need!!

https://onethirdstories.com

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