Background both of my daughters (11 and 8) have had formal Spanish instruction since first grade. I have mostly used 'flip flop Spanish'. I like the program, but I was running into some difficulties- namely that I was running out of time available blocks for courses that the girls were separate and required my full participation. But the progress was also very very slow.
Another mom brought my attention to comprehensive input theory, and I was very intrigued.
I set my eldest to the Spanish story listening YouTube videos while I worked with my youngest in flip flop. I would ask her my eldest to narrate (summarize in her own words) the video in English, but use Spanish words if she was able.
I downloaded the first set of books from input wand. I tried doing all the pre-read activities with both girls and it was a lot. Also beyond the abilities of my youngest.
So I am looking for other options.
The videos in dreaming Spanish don't seem like they would be engaging to children. Especially 8yos. Could someone tell me if I'm wrong.
What would be the best source for my youngest? She gets very frustrated when she doesn't understand. She HATED input wand. She thought Megan Hayes videos were 'ok'.
With any of these video inputs, do you watch the same video on repeat? Have a few you do in rotation.
How do I measure progress?
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