Product Description

It's a fun-filled exploration of the Spanish language, and you're invited. Join Mr. Hopsalot the Rabbit as you explore his special clubhouse, high in an old oak tree. Everywhere you go, you'll see Mr. Hopsalot's love for the Spanish language.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #333 in Software
• Brand: Vivendi Universal
• Model: 3590
• Platforms: Macintosh, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 95
• Format: CD

Amazon.com Review
You've probably heard that children have a much higher propensity and retention rate for language learning than adults. Some studies say that if you learn multiple languages at a very young age, you have a much better chance of remembering them over the long term. Programs like JumpStart Spanish are designed especially for children in preschool, kindergarten, and the first grade to make the most of this aptitude.

JumpStart Spanish is easy to install, and it installs Apple QuickTime for the animation features of the program. As JumpStart Spanish can also be used for learning English, learners choose the language they want to learn and the language in which they want their lessons conducted. Once finished, JumpStart Spanish starts itself and students are introduced to the spunky animated rabbit who serves as guide through the lessons.

The main page of this program is a "clubhouse" that includes doorways into the fun, colorful, and musical lessons contained in the program. Kids can click on different rooms in a dollhouse, for example, and then learn the words for all the articles inside. Children can also click on the television and watch different conversational videotapes that teach them how to say "What time is it?" and other useful phrases.

JumpStart Spanish will teach this vocabulary and these phrases in both English and Spanish, helping children recognize words they already know and what they sound like in this new language. Children can learn at their own pace and, when ready, increase the difficulty level of the lessons.

JumpStart Spanish uses music, friendly cartoon characters, and familiar items and situations to relate to small children and teach them a new language. Moreover, if you're not happy with JumpStart Spanish, Knowledge Adventure offers a 90-day 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. So, if you're looking to turn your child on to foreign language and make it fun and alive, JumpStart Spanish is an excellent choice. --Kendra Hayden

Amazon.com Product Description
In JumpStart Spanish, children, ages 3-6, join Mr. Hopsalot from JumpStart Kindergarten on a special visit to his clubhouse, high atop a large oak tree. When kids arrive in the tree house, they realize Mr. Hopsalot's affinity for the Spanish language and its cultures. As they explore the many items Mr. Hopsalot has in his hangout, children are exposed to Spanish and English translations of common words and phrases and learn about Spanish culture in a fun and educational way. The product also includes a toggle that allows Spanish-speaking families to use JumpStart Spanish to introduce their child to the English language.

From Parents' Choice®
If exposing your little ones to beginning Spanish is the point, this is a good starting point. Using JumpStart-type animations and activities to deliver the goods, this preschool software introduces the most basic of Spanish words and phrases, as well as a little of Spanish culture and music. From Mr. Hopsalot's tree-top clubhouse, kids click on various objects to visit activities that instruct by written word and pronunciation. Go into the doll house kitchen, for instance, and it enlarges into a fully equipped kitchen where clicking on any item pronounces its name in Spanish and displays the word. Besides the various rooms of the house, other options include exploring the neighborhood, colors, numbers and counting, clothing, and music. All are instantly translated, though parents need to encourage children to repeat the words they hear and re-click until they get them right. Phrase work includes the basics, such as "What is your name?" and "How are you today?" Once through the explore mode, kids can switch to the game mode where they're tested in fun fashion on what they're learning. Another plus is that this program can be used to introduce English as a second language: Choose to learn English or Spanish from the outset and choose the instruction in English, Spanish, German or French! (Don Oldenburg, Parents' Choice®)

Customer Reviews

Great learning tool!
Jumpstart Spanish is fun for the children while they learn Spanish. The characters are cute, and they make learning fun.

It did'nt work
I order this for my two year old girl. I didn't receive the same software that shows the picture instead I received one that have a dog and said that its for ages 4-7 when I ordered this one that shows from 3 to 6. I contacted seller they said they changed the age but its the same. Well I don't think so it is to hard for a two year old and instead of a bunny you have a dog. Finally we intalled and it worked one time then it didn't work again. We have contacted support two weeks ago and we haven't received an asnwer yet.

Awesome Introduction to Spanish
This is an exciting program. It teaches numbers; things in the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and living room. It teaches body parts and colors. It teaches clothing and even some simple conversational topics like Hi how are you? What is the weather like? Feelings, etc.

There is counting and clicking and matching and hide and seek and coloring and dress up and music etc.

When the children get 5 stars they get to pick something for their aquarium.

It is a great introduction. It will not teach children full Spanish, but it will give a good start.

Plus as an added bonus it can be switched to learn English instead and the Instructions come in French, German, English, or Spanish.