Sing and Learn English

PreS-Gr 4—The premise of this program is that combining words and music with realistic situations will help children master the English language. Eight different scenes introduce words about animals, food, items around the house, things at the park, parts of the body, clothing, places, and opposites. The video includes animals as well as ethnically diverse young children and adults in a variety of scenes. The words being taught are clearly shown at the bottom of the screen. Some of the words that are introduced, such as "broccoli," seem inappropriate for beginners. Also, viewers are instructed to repeat the songs after they are sung, but no lyrics are provided. Most of the music is set to a repetitious electronic pop sound, except for one selection that abruptly switches to a Native American chant. English: Learning First Words (Brainy Baby), is a better choice for beginning English language learners and younger children.—Cynthia Grabke, Halifax Elementary School, MA