Teaching Kids Spanish with Stories
Progress naturally with the FabuLingua Learning Path.
In every magical tale, 4 Story Modes and 4 Mini-Games alternate seamlessly in a zig-zag path, turning language learning into a fun and rewarding experience that is highly effective.
The 4 Story Modes
The Foundations of FabuLingua’s Learning Path
(click to learn about each mode)
Magical Translations® Mode
WHERE ‘COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT’ BEGINS
The First Step in Teaching Children Spanish
Your child sees only the Spanish text but they hear it read aloud with a rhythmic English translation seamlessly woven in. This ensures comprehension!
This unique approach delivers ‘Comprehensible Input’—the secret to subconscious language acquisition.
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After the narration, let the fun begin! Encourage your child to tap and explore the page’s delightful interactions. Through play and context, they’ll naturally absorb more Spanish words without even realizing it.
Already fluent? Switch to ‘Spanish Only’ in the settings! 
Daily storytime in Spanish is perfect for building vocabulary, fluency, and confidence—even for native speakers. 🌟
Aren’t translations bad for language learning? Translations can be counterproductive if they are written down, because they become permanent crutches that inhibit learning. Our translations are spoken, therefore temporary, and their sole purpose is to make the page comprehensible – they key to successful language acquisition.
Do you always use translations? No! This first mode is the only mode where we use the Magical Translations to read the story. After doing this mode once (or twice for some kids), they’ll understand the gist of each page, regardless of which other Spanish-only mode they’re in.
CopyCat Mode
Teaching Kids Spanish Pronunciation
WHERE SPEAKING CONFIDENCE BLOSSOMS
Your child records themselves imitating the native Spanish narrator, then hears their recording alongside the original. With no pressure and plenty of giggles, this stress-free practice sharpens pronunciation and builds speaking confidence!
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Hearing their imitation alongside the narrator helps your child naturally refine their pronunciation without tedious corrections.
Each page invites a joyful journey of listening, imitating, and laughing. It’s speaking practice your child will actually look forward to—one delightful phrase at a time!
(Spoiler: Their recordings might just become your new favorite playlist!)
Magic Word Mode
WHERE ATTENTION BOOSTS LANGUAGE LEARNING
Your child listens to the story in Spanish, then a magic wand reads out a word from the text. The challenge? Find and tap that word to earn points!
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With three Magic Words per page, this exciting scavenger hunt naturally sharpens listening skills, enhances comprehensible input, and supercharges language acquisition.
Watch as your child’s focus strengthens and their Spanish skills take flight—all while having a blast!
Read by Myself Mode
WHERE YOUR CHILD BECOMES THE NARRATOR
Your child takes center stage as the narrator! They are mastering the story, ready to read it aloud independently, recording their performance with pride as they move toward biliteracy and bilingualism.
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Perfect for older kids, this level lets them showcase their skills—and even share recordings with grandparents or teachers!
(And for little ones who might have memorized the story? Their efforts to ‘read’ still deserve a standing ovation!)
The 4 Mini-Games
Where Stories Meet Play for Deeper Learning
(click to learn about each game)
Matching Game
Where vocabulary is reinforced
Match each picture from the story to its Spanish word! Need help? Tap a word to hear it in Spanish or the picture for the English.
Play often—new words appear every round!
Scrambled Syllables Game
Rearrange syllables to form familiar words from the story. This fun challenge sharpens listening and pronunciation, builds reading and writing skills, and locks in vocabulary.
Stumped? Tap the image to hear the full word, drag the syllables to hear them.
Articles Game
Where the correct article is reinforced
Practice matching Spanish nouns from the story with their correct articles (el or la), building a strong foundation for natural, confident Spanish.
With new words each round, this fun game makes mastering a tricky concept easy. Play often, learn more!
Scrambled Letters Game
Where spelling is taught
Spelling is the bridge to biliteracy! This game helps kids cement their vocabulary while making spelling fun and engaging. Say goodbye to boring drills and hello to exciting wordplay!
We Know How to Teach Children Spanish
Award-Winning Innovation
FabuLingua isn’t just loved by kids and parents—it’s recognized by the experts too! FabuLingua was crowned the best new language learning technology by a Shark Tank-style competition judged by global experts, educators, and academics.
FabuLingua has been celebrated for its innovation, safety, and results. Scroll down to see our trusted awards and why FabuLingua is the top choice for teaching Spanish to kids.
Awards
Patented for Your Child’s Success!
We’re proud to have earned a Utility Patent for FabuLingua’s one-of-a-kind teaching method, built on years of research and second language acquisition science. This recognition sets us apart — and ensures your child gets the best start in learning Spanish.
