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Publisher: Penton Overseas
Pros
Great range of learning strategies including games, puzzles and writing
Use of removable markers means the activities can be played over and over
Good Glossary is provided
Surprising range of vocabulary
Cons
None
Conclusion
A great introductory activity kit that can be reused over again. My daughter really liked the puzzles and games, and played them repeatedly. Stories and songs on the CD are engaging and the children wanted to sing along. Vocabulary covers the useful basics, including colours, parts of the body, animals etc. Some of vocabulary lists used in these sections are a little short, but when you include all the vocab used in the songs, and other activities, there is a surprising range covered. Games were a winner with my children. The active learning was the most engaging aspects of this book. Highly Recommended first start.
Have you tried Speak in a Week! French for You!? What did you think?
You can purchase Speak in a Week! French for You! at Amazon.
Further comments
This book has a very small format (roughly 20cm square) which makes it useful for carrying around, say in the car, and learning on the go. There are travel games, too, included in the book, great for entertaining on long trips. The smaller format limits the vocabulary, however, and some sections are a little thin. I like the connections made to English, especially in the first section, as this gives confidence to children starting out. The reusability is a winner, however, as being able to play the games and activities over and over encourages further learning.
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