Learn Spanish with Dora the Explorer

Dora the Explorer teaches Spanish to young children. Dora is a Latin American animated character that goes on many different adventures with her bestfriend Boots the Monkey. On each of her adventures she solves a problem for a friend or herself. During the show Dora goes through many different obstacles. During that time she encourages the viewers to use Spanish words and phrases. This immersive way of learning Spanish is applauded by many experts because if it mimics the way that people naturally learn new words and phrases in their native language. Children are encouraged to use the new Spanish phrases and words that they have learned repeatedly. Many times Dora will use the same Spanish words in different episodes so that children can continue to use the new Spanish words that they have learned. On the television program Dora has friends that are bilingual, and friends that speak only English or Spanish. She must translate for her Spanish speaking friends sometimes. This also gives children to more Spanish words and phrases.

Following the theme of the Dora the Explorer television show, many of the Dora the Explorer toys and games say Spanish and English words and phrases. Dora doll houses, dolls, and kitchens are just some of the toys that say both English and Spanish words. This is another way to give children an early exposure to a second language.

Dora the Explorer is just a jump start into learning a foreign language for children. Parents can add to the children's vocabulary by learning Spanish also and then speaking it at home. Enrolling children in a Spanish language class is another viable option. There are Spanish language courses that are taught ay community centers, schools, and privately. There are also Spanish language software programs that can be purchased for children and adults.

In our global world learning Spanish is a great skill that any child will find beneficial in the future. Watching Dora the Explorer helps expose children to Spanish and parents can then continue to help their children acquire more Spanish language skills