The Science of Learning Languages: Flashcards Aren’t Enough
The verdict is in: traditional methods like flashcards and grammar drills fall short because they don’t provide enough Comprehensible Input.
The Past 30 Years of Research in One App
It’s not magic—it’s science!
Our method is grounded in decades of research on how kids truly learn languages. By combining Comprehensible Input with interactive stories and games, we’ve made Spanish acquisition natural, fun, and effective.
The Best Way for Kids to Learn Spanish?
Science + Stories
Science Backed!
In a Shark Tank-style competition, a panel of experts in second language acquisition evaluated the educational merits of the top technology innovations from around the world and…
FabuLingua WON!
FabuLingua was designed around language learning science, and we are delighted that academics in the field recognize the effectiveness our methodology for teaching kids a second language.
See the winning pitch and questions from the audience of 300 language educators!
How Does Spanish Learning Work with FabuLingua?
FabuLingua’s patented method makes stories comprehensible, and therefore highly effective vehicles for language acquisition!
Magical Translations®
Where vocabulary is reinforced.
Magical Translations is the first step in FabuLingua’s patented learning method.
Your child sees only the Spanish text, but hears the narrator’s rhythmic alternation between Spanish and its English translation. This allows them to easily understand and follow the story in a relaxed and engaged state – which is the best way for kids to learn Spanish.
Does your child already understand Spanish? No worries, the Magical Translations can easily be switched off for your child in the Settings!
The Best Way for Children to Learn Spanish:
The Science behind FabuLingua’s methodology
Maximizing Comprehensible Input
The more Comprehensible Input, the Better
FabuLingua is based on Dr. Stephen Krashen’s Comprehensible Input theory. It states that we acquire language naturally when exposed to meaningful, understandable input like stories and conversations—not through rote memorization.
Affective Filter
Learning without Stress
Traditional grammar drills and memorization stress kids out, raising what Dr. Krashen calls the Affective Filter, which blocks language acquisition.
FabuLingua’s interactive stories and gameplay makes Spanish fun and stress-free, lowering the Affective Filter and creating the perfect environment for learning.
Magical Window
Why Start Young
Dr. Maria Montessori found that young children’s brains are uniquely suited for learning languages. To make the most of this critical window and get the best results, research suggests starting Spanish before age six—or at least by age ten.
Compelling Comprehensible Input
The Power of Compelling Input
“It is possible that compelling input is not just optimal: It may be the only way we truly acquire language.” Dr. Krashen’s research shows we learn best when language input isn’t just interesting—it’s compelling.
That’s why FabuLingua uses vibrant, interactive stories and captivating gameplay to make Spanish irresistible for kids.
The Power of Storytime on
Language Development
The Magic of Stories
Reading stories isn’t just fun—it helps kids absorb language naturally, boosts imagination and builds empathy. Stories captivate kids and put them in a ‘flow’ state, ideal for learning languages.
FabuLingua transforms this timeless tool into a modern way for kids to master Spanish effortlessly.
The Compelling Nature of Mobile Games
Turning Play Into Progress
Games captivate kids, and research shows they’re great for learning languages. By blending the compelling power of mobile games with language learning science, FabuLingua turns screen time into an irresistible way to learn Spanish.
Tell me a fact, and I’ll learn.
Tell me a truth, and I’ll believe.
But tell me a story, and it will live in my heart forever.
Native American Saying
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.