45+ Spanish-Language Audiobooks for Kids (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced) UPDATED August 2022

45+ Spanish-Language Audiobooks for Kids (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced) UPDATED August 2022

Are you looking for a hands-off way to improve your children’s listening skills in Spanish and also build their vocabulary? Audiobooks to the rescue! I’ve got a handy list of our family’s favorites—sorted for beginners, intermediate, and advanced Spanish levels—so that you can find the perfect fit for your homeschool student.

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Creative Ways to Study Foreign Languages This Summer (Updated!)

Creative Ways to Study Foreign Languages This Summer (Updated!)

Summer slide is real when it comes to foreign languages, but you can prevent it with some simple changes to your language learning routines. Today I’m suggesting ways to keep language learning going in your homeschool over the summer. Regardless of your family's schedule or budget, there's a something that will fit!

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How I Review Foreign Language Curricula (And Why You Should Care)

How I Review Foreign Language Curricula (And Why You Should Care)

Are you looking for honest, informative reviews of homeschool foreign language curricula? Today, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing how I write mine, so that you can understand exactly how I evaluate these tools and provide recommendations for you.

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Five Multi-Sensory Games for Homeschool Foreign Language Learning

Five Multi-Sensory Games for Homeschool Foreign Language Learning

Do you have active or performative kids who need to MOVE in order to learn? Well, you'll love my ideas for today! I've got five multi-sensory games that you can use for homeschool foreign language learning--and the tools to help you play these games even if you're not fluent in your child's chosen language!

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Three Ways to Do #Gameschooling With Foreign Languages

Three Ways to Do #Gameschooling With Foreign Languages

If you need a little more FUN in your homeschool language learning, I've got ideas for you! Today, I'm offering three ways to do #gameschooling with your foreign language learners (even if you don't speak the language they're learning) and boost their speaking, reading, writing, and listening abilities!

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Teaching Foreign Languages Confidently with Linguacious Flashcards

Teaching Foreign Languages Confidently with Linguacious Flashcards

Are you stumped on how to start language learning with your homeschool students? I was too--until I discovered Linguacious visual flashcards. Read today's review to find out why our family loves this attractive, easy-to-use, and research-based language learning tool!

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Using Netflix Kids for Homeschool Language Learning

Using Netflix Kids for Homeschool Language Learning

Watching TV can be a great way to get your homeschool student more exposure to a foreign language--but where can you find the best shows? Today, I'm sharing my recommendations of Netflix Kids shows that are available in Spanish, French, German, and Chinese--suitable for language learners of all levels!

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Homeschool Language Learning with Littles

Homeschool Language Learning with Littles

What does research tell us about language learning with littles--and what are the best ways to homeschool foreign languages with young children? I answering those questions in today's post and give ideas of how to make language learning fun and real for your youngest homeschool students.

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Three Activities to Extend Language Learning with Read-Alouds

Three Activities to Extend Language Learning with Read-Alouds

So, you've started foreign language read-alouds in your homeschool, perhaps using audiobooks or other audio resources. Now, where do you go from here? How can you maximize this learning tool for your homeschool students? Join me today as I share three quick activities that can help you make the most of your foreign language read-alouds.

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Free (and Legal!) Audio Resources for Homeschool Foreign Language Learning

Free (and Legal!) Audio Resources for Homeschool Foreign Language Learning

Well friends, my plan to write a post on YouTube read-alouds didn't quite work out--read this to find out why and to see my recommendations for free and legal audio resources for homeschool language learners.

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How to Start Foreign Language Read-Alouds (Even When You Don't Speak Another Language!)

How to Start Foreign Language Read-Alouds (Even When You Don't Speak Another Language!)

Homeschooling families know that reading aloud is GREAT for their kids; now, how can you put read-alouds to work for foreign language learning--even if you don't speak a foreign language yourself? Here's my most detailed post on where to find the best (affordable) foreign language audiobooks, how to match them to your child's proficiency level, and how to make them a part of your everyday routine.

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