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Free online resources/classes to help primary aged kids to learn a language?

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ChocoMarmalade · 06/07/2025 04:50

My children (ages 7 and 9) are learning Spanish and Arabic at their primary school but I don't speak either language. Can anyone recommend free online classes or resources that they could access to reinforce the learning at school?

At the moment they are watching Netflix cartoons with the Spanish and Arabic language options but I'm looking for something more like an online class to teach them the languages in a fun way. I can't afford to pay for private tutoring at the moment and because I can't speak the languages I'm struggling to check if something is high quality, age appropriate or suitable. Has anyone tried Dinolingo? Any tried and tested recommendations welcome!

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Lazytiger · 06/07/2025 14:03

BBC bitesize should have KS2 Spanish as should Oak National Academy and any of those free schooling websites. You Tube will probably have stuff but I know how tricky it is trusting that website if you don't speak the language.
Have you asked at your local library to ask what is available (you may have to keep asking if the first person doesn't know much)? They may have bi-lingual books with audio recordings. There are online classes for Spanish, French and Mandarin. I know one South American mum uses La Jolie Ronde for her son for Spanish.

Arabic is quite specific - I know one library local to me that offers in person lessons to children but again you'd need to contact your local library to find out any specific resources they have in the area.

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