BiLingo Kidz is one of the most user-friendly Spanish language programs I have found. It is broken into four sections to teach about the culture of different parts of Latin America: El Salvador, Colombia, Mexico, and Chile. Different native speakers provide the pronunciation so that children can mimic their speech. Each part has stories, quizzes, a list of vocabulary words with matching pictures, and a game. The software is easy to navigate and has colorful illustrations that are pleasing to children. The makers of this software recommend it for ages 7-14. An interesting part of the vocabulary section is that there is a clip of a person signing the word (using American Sign Language) in the corner of the page when you click each word. You also hear a native speaker say the word. I think this is unique and also very helpful. What a bonus!

I have been searching for just the right program to teach my granddaughters Spanish. I believe I have found it. I intend to use this program in conjunction with another program. I think they will supplement each other well and provide two different angles of approach. The only reason I want another program as well is that this one is all on the computer and I like to use worksheets when I teach. So another program will give me the addition of a workbook or worksheets.

I myself have been able to review the spoken part of the language using this resource. I can read Spanish better than I speak it, and I have enjoyed this opportunity to brush up on my skills. This is one of the best programs I have found so far, and it is well worth looking into if you intend to teach Spanish to your homeschooled child.