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How to Learn Spanish With Dora the Explorer

"Dora the Explorer" is a children's television program that entertains while teaching children basic Spanish vocabulary words. It is very popular among both children as well as parents, especially because it teaches language skills on top of social skills, such as how to share and how to cooperate. Although the program is aimed at young children, people of all ages can learn Spanish words by watching "Dora the Explorer", and you can use this basic vocabulary as a starting point for learning the language in detail.

Instructions

    • 1

      Find and write down the television schedule for "Dora the Explorer" broadcasts.

    • 2

      Set your DVR or other television recording device to these times, especially if you are generally busy during broadcast times.

    • 3

      Set aside an allotted amount of time every day or every other day to watch one or two episodes. Making this show a scheduled part of your weekly routine will integrate this behavior into your life.

    • 4

      Put a notepad next to your seat in front of the television for writing down the Spanish words that come up in each broadcast.

    • 5

      Write down the Spanish words that are presented in each episode as well as their English translations.

    • 6

      Once a week, review the vocabulary you have recorded.

    • 7

      Go online and do "Dora the Explorer" activities related to learning Spanish, many of which can be found on the show's official website.

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