Little Pim Fun with Languages - Playtime

Product Description In Japanese: Playtime, kids explore the wonder of play with Little Pim and pals, from blocks to boats to stuffed animals having tea parties, to dress up, while learning more than 60 words for playtime from a native Japanese speaker. Little Pim is the premiere foreign language immersion series designed specifically for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages 0-5). Winner of 10 consumer awards, the Little Pim series uses the Little Pim Entertainment Immersion Method to introduce children to a second or third language at the time when they are uniquely equipped to absorb languages. Each DVD contains seven short episodes and introduces over 60 words and phrases, providing young children with the essential building blocks for language acquisition. Kids love Little Pim, the animated panda who invites young viewers to join him in his playful antics as they learn the language alongside real children enjoying everyday activities such as playing, eating, waking, and napping. Review The Little Pim series uses immersion and interaction techniques to create an engaging and fun-to-watch language learning experience. Pim, an animated panda, is the series' main character who begins each learning section. Each introductory animated skit is followed by live-action footage of children engaged in everyday activities. Pim narrates these sections, and the French vocabulary words are circled as they are spoken, with a graphic overlay of the word for emphasis. The concepts transition well, with later lessons building on previous ones. The focus is on the first words typically acquired by children (e.g., bed, fork, fruit, I'm tired, etc.). Each DVD teaches more than 60 new words and phrases arranged in five-minute episodes. The narration is clear, crisp, and easy-to-understand; the music is cheerful but not overpowering; and the visuals are colorful and vibrant. The parent guide contains general information on pandas and early language instruction. There are optional English subtitles. An entertaining introduction to very basic French vocabulary for preschoolers. This text refers to the French: Eating and Drinking DVD. --School Library Journal Julia Pimsleur Levine's Little Pim: Foreign Language and Fun language-immersion series follows the daily activities of the titular animated panda, presented here in French (with separate programs available in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese). Comprised of seven five-minute episodes focused on foods, drinks, utensils