Curriculum Guide: Foreign Language

There are some amazing foreign language programs for homeschools and we’re featuring the best in our Top Picks Foreign Language Category.

Middlebury Interactive Languages

Start your child on the path to bilingualism with engaging digital language courses in Spanish, French, Chinese and German for K-12 from Middlebury Interactive Languages!

Through task-based activities, songs, games, stories and videos featuring native speakers, students are immersed in language and culture and, as a result, gain tangible reading, writing, speaking and listening skills all without leaving your home.

Middlebury Interactive’s courses are a favorite among homeschool families, recently winning Homeschool.com’s Top Homeschooling Product Award and being named The Old Schoolhouse’s Favorite Foreign Language Curriculum.

Courses are available in Spanish, French, Chinese and German, from elementary through Advanced Placement and can be taken as self-paced, independent study or with the guidance of a certified virtual world language teacher. Go behind the scenes to see how the courses work and how they are equipping students with tangible language skills and newfound confidence communicating in language. Start your child on the path to language proficiency and cultural awareness by purchasing an engaging and interactive online world language course!

Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids

Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids® is a NEW, EASIER way for students to learn Spanish. The program has won more than 15 top educational awards since its inception in 2013 and is now being used internationally by homeschoolers, teachers, and schools.

Our program is based on an 8-part video series featuring lively stories of kids in humorous real-life situations. It was created specifically for children ages 3-14 (and beyond) using a unique combination of learning strategies designed to emulate the way we naturally acquire our first language. As a result, the program is highly effective, easier to remember for the long-term, and a very enjoyable way to learn.

The Spanish Program is:

• Loved by Parents because it is easy to implement and only requires 10 minutes once or twice a week
• Loved by Children because they are entertained and amused watching other kids in these colorful videos
• Loved by Educators because the videos actively engage their students while they learn useful,

In today’s world, knowing Spanish is a valuable life-skill that can enrich your child’s life personally and professionally.

Our program is designed so that your children will:

• Become enthusiastic about learning Spanish
• Develop confidence and feel comfortable with conversational Spanish
• Have a productive and positive experience that will set the foundation for a life-time of success with Spanish!

italki

On italki, there are over 2,000 language teachers who are available to teach your child privately by Skype at anytime.

1-1 PERSONAL LESSONS

All lessons are private and give your child the opportunity to learn in a relaxed environment.

ACCESS TO NATIVE SPEAKERS

Whether your child is learning Chinese, French or Arabic, italki has teachers to cater for all language interests.

CONVENIENT & SAFE

As all learning takes place at home, your child can interact with a teacher from the safety of your house, and under your supervision.

CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUM

Teachers will provide materials and suggest a customized curriculum based on your child’s needs.

Find a professional language teacher on italki.