Jenny Corredor Varela is a native speaker, Spanish coach and program creator. With more than 21 years of experience, she has helped children, adults and families learn this beautiful language whether they speak Spanish at home or not. In the Spanish for Children and Families podcast, she shares great tips for language acquisition, overcoming challenges and raising bilingual children. She also shares Spanish lessons and helpful resources. www.jencova.com info@jencova.com FB group - Mundo Fant ...
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Embracing Bilingualism: Challenges and Triumphs with Lucia Garrett
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What's it like to raise bilingual children? Curious about the challenges and joys of juggling two languages at home? Join us in today’s episode! My guest Lucia Garrett and I dive into our experiences raising bilingual kids. Lucia talks about her journey with bilingualism and how it has been to raise her children learning Spanish. Lucia stresses the…
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Part 2 - The Realities of Teaching Spanish at Home
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Welcome back to "Spanish for Children and Families", your go-to podcast for bringing Spanish into your home in a fun and engaging way. In this episode, we're diving deeper into the journey of teaching Spanish at home, focusing on planning, flexibility, and tuning into your child’s interests. Last Episode Recap: We explored counting from 1 to 10 in …
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El Cumpleaños de Luna (Story and Activity) - [Números del 1 al 10]
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¡Hola y bienvenidos! We're thrilled to have you join us again. If you missed our last episode, we explored part 1 of the significant realities of teaching Spanish at home, discussing the ups and downs of the learning journey and sharing six strategies to manage emotions. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 in our upcoming episodes. Today's Episode: We are…
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Part 1 - The Realities of Teaching Spanish at Home
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Welcome to Episode 6 of Spanish for Children and Families! Whether it's morning, afternoon, or night where you are, I'm thrilled to have you join us! In this episode, we take a slight detour from our language lessons to address something equally important: the emotional and practical aspects of teaching Spanish at home. In this episode, we reflect …
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Luna la Mariposa Story - [Basic Greetings and Colors]
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Show Notes for Episode 5: Greetings and Colors in Spanish Welcome back to "Spanish for Children and Families," In this fifth episode, we explore basic greetings and the colorful spectrum of colors. Join us as we lay down the foundational blocks for daily communication and share the enchanting story of Luna la Mariposa, accompanied by printable reso…
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6 Reasons Why Comprehensible Input Should Be Part of Spanish Learning
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What if I told you there's a theory that can revolutionize the way you approach learning Spanish? Get ready for a linguistic adventure as we explore the magic of Comprehensible Input (CI) in today's episode. In this episode, I talk about the transformative power of comprehensible input and its impact on learning Spanish, changing the way families a…
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5 Challenges of Teaching Spanish to Children and Ideas to Overcome Them
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Have you ever wanted to teach your children Spanish at home but found it challenging? In this episode, I explore the complexities parents face when teaching Spanish to their kids at home. I discuss five primary challenges: consistency, bilingual confidence, engagement, potential resistance, and adapting to different learning styles. Each challenge …
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Brain Plasticity, Early Childhood and Learning Spanish
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Have you ever considered the profound impact of brain plasticity on a child's ability to learn Spanish and how it influences their cognitive development? In this episode of the "Spanish for Children and Family" podcast, I explore the concept of brain plasticity and its connection to learning Spanish. Brain plasticity is especially powerful during c…
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Have you ever wondered why it's crucial to introduce Spanish to children at home? Join me as we explore the profound significance of teaching Spanish to children and the incredible impact it can have on their lives. In this episode, I approach the questions and uncertainties parents often face when considering how and when to start teaching their c…
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Jenny Corredor Varela is a native speaker, Spanish coach, and program creator. With more than 21 years of experience, she has helped children, adults, and families learn this beautiful language whether they speak Spanish at home or not. In the Spanish for Children and Families podcast, she shares great tips for language acquisition, overcoming chal…
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