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  • #1

    and while you're at it

    How about mac friendly Spanish language games. He's past Dora and Diego (i'm not though) so it would need to be kindergarten level Spanish.

    The kindergarten teacher is getting together a list but I need mac compatible. (which normally isn't a problem but you never know)

    jenn
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    Rosetta Stone is pretty fun. At the younger ages they need to be sitting down with a parent - but it's some very simple, intuitive content (with TONS of pictures).
    Who uses a machete to cut through red tape
    With fingernails that shine like justice
    And a voice that is dark like tinted glass

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    • #3
      As a supplement, the Muzzy series are very good. They are "spendy" as they like to say in Minnesota, but good. We purchased them at a garage sale. Also, if you want to get evil, most Disney DVDs have a Spanish language choice. "You want to veg in front of the TV all day? Sure, let me just put Toy Story in Spanish in!"

      Kelly
      In my dreams I run with the Kenyans.

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      • #4
        Do NOT do Easy Speak Spanish. Inappropriate content makes it PG-13. Perfect for my 13 year old this summer -- but not good for younger kids. (Animated bikini babes to talk with and a "nightclub" to order in... *sigh*... at least he likes Spanish! )

        Jennifer - how is Rosetta Stone for you? I've considered getting it for myself but it is pricey and the presentation style is very unconventional (from what I've heard). I'd like to know if it is actually better for learning the language before I lay out the cash.
        Angie
        Gyn-Onc fellowship survivor - 10 years out of the training years; reluctant suburbanite
        Mom to DS (18) and DD (15) (and many many pets)

        "Where are we going - and what am I doing in this handbasket?"

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        • #5
          Yes on the Muzzy! It's so fun for the little ones!

          I'm not working on the Rosetta Stone Spanish yet but dh and all the kids are. DH has been picking it up pretty quickly (but, I guess he has a head-start with a native Mexican mom). The kids are also picking it up quickly. I've looked over a lot of shoulders and been present when they're all practicing - just haven't actually DONE it myself yet. From what I've seen it's geared towards teaching your mind to think in Spanish. You are shown a picture of a girl and the voice says, "Nina", a picture of a boy, "Nino", etc. And, it's the same with the sentences - you are shown the meaning of the sentences visually so there's no quick translation your brain is doing - you just start associating that visual with the Spanish word.

          We're having a ton of NATIVE Spanish speaking relatives over for Thanksgiving - we'll see how dh and the kids do!
          Who uses a machete to cut through red tape
          With fingernails that shine like justice
          And a voice that is dark like tinted glass

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          • #6
            Oooh, I totally love Rosetta Stone we have it for Spanish and Russian. Far better than most foreign language courses I've taken. More intutive.

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