Spanish for Children Primer A Revised Edition (Student Edition)

A yearlong text for grades 4+

As technology and travel shrink our world and introduce us to new neighbors, learning Spanish opens the door to meaningful conversations and lasting friendships. This vibrant, conversational textbook brings Spanish to life through an engaging story illustrated in graphic novel style. Students follow two families who become new neighbors, stepping into their story as it unfolds lesson by lesson. These memorable characters appear throughout the book, guiding students along and modeling authentic language in context. Spanish is no longer just a subject to study—it's a language to experience.

The first of three books in a full-color revised edition of the Spanish for Children series, Primer A includes

• 12 instructional chapters, each designed to be taught over a 2-week period
• 3 unit review chapters, with creative exercises designed to reinforce retention
• 3 cultural interim chapters, written in the form of field notes from the author's travels through Spanish-speaking countries, giving students a taste of linguistic, artistic, and cultural history
• 6 helpful appendices, including a pronunciation guide and a glossary

Clear, thorough grammar instruction in English lays a strong foundation, while carefully structured memory work—grammar maxims, verb conjugations, essential vocabulary, and Spanish proverbs—builds lasting mastery. The practice pages provide a range of exercises and Spanish-only activities that help students move from identifying vocabulary to understanding the grammatical principles that guide its usage, and from learning listening skills to practicing speaking and writing skills.

Spanish for Children Primer A Revised Edition equips students not only with practical language skills, but also with the joy of meaningful communication and the goodwill that grows from understanding another culture.