A CURATED LISTOF RESOURCES FOR LEARNING FRENCH, SPANISH AND ITALIAN

 

A CURATED LIST OF RESOURCES FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKING CHILDREN SEEKING TO LEARN FRENCH, ENGLISH OR SPANISH

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1. Books written For French, Spanish and Italian Learners

  • "Bonjour, Butterfly" by James Mayhew (picture book)

  • "T'choupi: Le Premier Noël de T'choupi" by Thierry Courtin (early reader)

  • "Le Petit Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (classic)


  • "La Oruga Muy Hambrienta" by Eric Carle (picture book)

  • "Pablo y el Pájaro Mágico" by Patricia Schaefer (early reader)

  • "Cuentos de la Abuela" by Ana María Machado (collection of stories)


  • "Pinocchio" by Carlo Collodi (classic)

  • "La Storia del Gatto e del Topo che Diventarono Amici" by Luis Sepúlveda (storybook)

  • "C'era una volta un Re" by Franco Cosimo Panini (fairy tales)

2. Application to help learn French, Spanish, and Italian

Image Source: Duolingo

Image Source: SpanishDict and Roackaingua

Image Source: Memrise and Gus on the Go

3. Videos and YouTube Channels for learning French, Spanish and Italian

French:

  • "Peppa Pig en Français": Popular children's show available in French.

  • "Bonjour les Amis": YouTube channel with educational French content for kids.

Spanish:

  • "Dora la Exploradora": Well-known series in Spanish.

  • "Little Pim": Spanish videos designed for young learners.

Italian:

  • "Masha e Orso": Italian versions of the popular show “Masha and the Bear”.

  • "Ciao Kids": Fun Italian language videos for children.

4. Interactive Websites for Learning French, Spanish and Italian

French:

Image Source: Bla Bla Kids and Bonjour de France

Spanish:

Italian:

Image Source: Learn Italian with Lucrezia

5. Language Games and Activities for Learning French, Spanish, and Italian

French:

  • French Bingo: Customizable bingo cards with French vocabulary.

  • Flashcards: DIY flashcards or apps like Quizlet with French words and phrases.

Spanish:

  • Spanish Memory Game: Matching games with Spanish vocabulary.

  • Word Search Puzzles: Themed word searches in Spanish.

Italian:

  • Italian Pictionary: Drawing and guessing Italian words.

  • Scrabble in Italian: Classic game with Italian words.

6. Music and Songs to Learning French, Spanish, and Italian

French:

Image Source: Les petits chanteurs a la gueule de bois

Spanish:

7. Educational Kits and Tools for Learning French, Spanish, and Italian

French:

Spanish:

  • Spanish Learning Activity Books: Fun workbooks with Spanish exercises.

  • Interactive Spanish Language Kits: Includes books, games, and audio tools.

Italian:

  • Italian Language Flashcards: Useful for vocabulary and phrases.

  • Activity Books: Engaging books that combine language learning with fun activities.

8. Information about Cultural Immersion for Learning French, Spanish and Italian


French:

  • French Cooking Classes for Kids: Introduce French culture through cooking.

  • French Festivals and Events: Look for local French cultural events.

Spanish:

  • Spanish Cultural Festivals: Participate in local Hispanic events.

  • Cooking Classes: Explore Spanish cuisine and recipes.

Italian:

  • Italian Language Camps: Summer camps with Italian immersion.

  • Italian Cultural Events: Attend local Italian community events.

9. Website to Teach French to Kids

Story playr

Source Image: Storyplayr

10. Information about Pen Pals Programs speaking French, Spanish and Italian

PenPals for Kids

PenPalsPrograms

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