They are exposed to over 400 Spanish words as they play with colorful monsters who ask them to pick a certain picture out of a screen, or say a phrase. This isn't a glitzy program, but effective nonetheless in teaching vocabulary. There are dozens of vocabulary games in addition to a record and playback feature to check pronunciation. The games are simple but solid and provide several levels of challenge.
Kids first click on a picture to hear the word in Spanish.
They then go to another screen where a monster quizzes them on the words they just learned. Children will also find straightforward versions of Bingo and Connect the Dots as well as some humorous videos. On the upside, the program offers a playful introduction to a wide range of Spanish words in categories like Face and Body, Food, Clothing, Family, Occupations, Transportation, Calendar and Time. The repeated exposure to Spanish vocabulary and phrases helps kids build their listening comprehension and memory for the new language. Overall, however, the clear, simple graphics, responsive design and full immersion in Spanish make this a winner.