This course has been prepared with the objective of making the study of Spanish a careful, guided learning experience, wherever it is carried out, whether at school under the expertise of a teacher, or at home, as a fun and instructional activity for parents and their children. If at school, children will interact with their classmates following the pattern set by their instructor. If at home, children and parents can learn new words together and perform the dialogues and exercises following the pronunciation and intonation from the accompanying CD. Naturally, a combination of school preparation and family activities will yield the best results.

Learning a foreign language offers a unique opportunity for cooperative endeavor between children and adults. The nature of language learning is such that it is one of the few experiences where chicos y grandes (kids and adults) can learn together at the same pace, and where adults may again feel like children.

The course goes step by step through the basic vocabulary, sentences and expressions needed in everyday life. Aside from charming illustrations that add graphic expression to the lexicon, this book features English translations whenever necessary, as well as a workbook to reinforce each lesson, both writen and auditory.

The text gives students a first glimpse into indigenous cultures that alre also part of the Spanish speaking world.

This adult-child learning experience will enrich the lives of parents and children in an unforgettable way.