PowerspeakK12 – for Kids

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In the interest of full disclosure, I must say I have not personally seen this course. But I did receive over 25 responses from people who have, and this review is based on a compilation of pros and cons sent to me from these users.

PowerspeakK12 was formerly “Power-Glide Language Courses” and was acquired by K12 inc.. As the name implies, this course is designed for children K to 12th grade. The increased popularity of Home Schooling has fueled an increase in the quality of these types of courses. And according to the mail I have received, this product does a very commendable job (at least in the niche of language teaching for children).

But this is not just for the home-schooled child, but also really for any young person interested in learning a foreign language. Apparently Powerspeak has partnered with many schools to provide language instruction to their students. (Supports either a teacher led delivery or independent study).

One of the key “pros” of this product is the many individual courses offered, based not only on the students proficiency level, but also his/her age. As the younger mind is generally more open to learning a new language, the instruction materials, methods and exercises are targeted according to what works best for that particular age group.

Includes age group relevant audio, video, graphics, written materials and music to teach on as many sensory levels as possible.

I will let you explore their website for more detailed info about what the course includes and how it is structured. But I will say the vast majority of people who responded to my survey had a very favorable rating of Powerspeak.

As mentioned, this is most effective for younger learners, so if you are past school age you will probably want to look elsewhere.

If you are looking for a quick course to prepare you for a holiday in 2 months, this isn’t for you either. It is not a “rapid learn” course and it doesn’t promise any shortcuts to enable one to become fluent in a short period of time. It is a genuine comprehensive course – accredited by the NAAS – and ideal for the young student working towards a comprehensive understanding of a 2nd language (also offers several other languages in addition to Spanish).