Recommendations for learning Spanish

[staceyshoe]

Ds is definitely a visual learner. If he sees something written down, he learns very quickly. When he only hears something, it takes about 10 times as many repetitions to learn and he often mis-hears (or just mispronounces) new vocabulary. He hates anything with a lot of writing, so we'll be learning orally but would like to have some written materials for him to look at. He's in first grade and highly motivated to learn Spanish. I'm looking for something fun. I took Spanish in high school eons ago but am interested in learning with him so we can practice together.

So, after my long-winded description, what suggestions do you have for us?

[SundayCrepes]

I just ordered this: http://www.amazon.com/Hooked-Spanish...9081097&sr=8-1

It hasn't arrived so I haven't even seen it. I don't know how good it is, but the reviews are good and the price is right. I actually got it more for me than my kids. They're still little and we're starting a Spanish playgroup (see current thread on that http://www.mothering.com/discussions...2#post15620022) However, I do better with flashcards and the visual thing when I learn a language. So I thought I'd give this a try in case my son wants to join me while I'm using it.

[pigpokey]

Originally Posted by SundayCrepes

I just ordered this: http://www.amazon.com/Hooked-Spanish...9081097&sr=8-1

I have two levels of Hooked on Spanish. It's very cheap and amusing so I would not say "don't get it." But for serious learning we are enjoying Rosetta Stone. You do get to read your words ... we are still in Unit 1 of Level 1 but so far there is an opportunity to read pretty much everything that is being taught. There is a spelling component but we need to skip that or figure out how to turn that off (my kids are 5 and 6).

It is expensive up front, but lasts a long time and can be used by multiple children and adults in the home.