Before he goes to visit his cousin in France, Tom's mother teaches him a few French words, and while in Paris Tom learns even more. Pronunciation information is included in text.

Tom enjoys his stay in Paris and learns new French words with the help of his cousin, aunt, and uncle. Pronunciation information is included in the text.

Tom--the kid from Chicago who visited his Paris relatives and learned French in a previous Barron's book--is now off to Mexico City to visit his cousin Pablo. Tom doesn't speak a word of Spanish, but here's his chance to learn. Boys and girls who read this story will see the sights of Mexico City and learn Spanish words and phrases. Full color.

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During your initial read of this resource, you may find that some of the key points are not yet relevant to your child. Imagine, if you will, reading the owner's manual to your car. Initially you may peruse the manual, finding that not all of the features or instructions are immediately helpful, but as you drive the car for a period of time, you may find yourself referring to the manual to find important information. Use this book in the same manner. Read initially to gain a baseline understanding of what to expect this year, then pickup the book throughout the year when you are faced with new questions or difficulties. By the end of the fourth grade, you may have a book with dog-eared pages, highlighted passages, and favorite nuggets of information.