Eso es...

This week I introduced some common Spanish words using English alphabet letters whose names sound like those words. The familiar English letter helps even the youngest to remember the words and is non-intimidating for them all. Then I began using these words by asking them, "Que es eso?" (What is that?) and pointing to the bowl of oranges on the table. I guided them through answering ("Eso es...") and then moved on to the vocabulary cards from previous lessons. ("Si, y que eso es?") This helps to review the previous vocabulary while practicing new syntax. 

This method can be used with any language.