TweedleWink Languages or PIM

[AnnK]

I'm hoping to start my 2 and 1/2 year old on some language DVDs (French and Spanish to start).  I basically narrowed it down to either Tweedlewink or PIM.  Any advice on which would be helpful.

[nhockaday]

Tweedlewink is good, but it's very basic. There are just basic words that it goes through for all the languages. They don't have any sequels and don't teach sentences. Each language lesson just lasts a few minutes.

[AnnK]

I'm guessing Tweedlewink doesn't go by the immersion method?

[nhockaday]

There is no real method. You select a language and it flashes basic words from categories like colors, animals, foods. They just say the word and show a picture of it. I'm sure there is a sample for you to watch on their site or youtube. It's not really to teach a language but more for getting your child to hear different languages.

[waterdreamer]

We got Little Pim and we love it. My son us picking up words here and there in a short amount of time. I'm getting TW language soon as well as Muzzy. I'll keep you posted what I like best.

[AnnK]

Thanks waterdreamer and nhockaday.  After your advice, now I'm strongly leaning towards Little Pim.  But it would be good to know if Muzzy is something I should consider.

[DrPrimo]

another good way to start is bilingual baby.  they have tons of languages.  it has been great and a great intro. before pim.  we did the italian and greek.  so helpful!  she actually can name things in italian from the bilingual baby and has helped comprehend pim.  and CHEAP!  do a search as i can't remember the site i bought it from... i think right brain baby.  like
$5 /each language. best $$ i ever spent!
the doc

[waterdreamer]

Karma to you DrPrimo!! I will look into that one!!

[hypatia]

You can't compare the two. Tw languages flashes a few words in some language (very little words) The French version is not great. The lady doesn't pronounce clearly and she sounds very depressing.
LP uses words in context using written language, objects, real children and it goes from words to sentences. Your child can really start learning a language with LP. Not with a few words flashing.

[2010BEBES]

I have just started Muzzy from Early Advantage and my grandson likes it a lot. Cant compare with LP cause I dont have it but it comes with 5 language, My grandson is starting english and reinforcing vocabulary in spanish our native language. I like French and for my mother in law Italian. As you see the whole family is benefiting from it. Excellent product though a little bit expensive.

[Sarah108]

So, after my SCATHING attack on Little Pim, I really love it! Although it is definitely not Right Brain, it is fun to watch, and even I am definitely learning from it! The lessons are a little long for my baby at this stage, but we just stop it when she has had enough.

So can anyone tell me which is better - Muzzy or bilingual baby? Never heard of either?

[waterdreamer]

So, after my SCATHING attack on Little Pim, I really love it! Although it is definitely not Right Brain, it is fun to watch, and even I am definitely learning from it! The lessons are a little long for my baby at this stage, but we just stop it when she has had enough.

So can anyone tell me which is better - Muzzy or bilingual baby? Never heard of either?

Do you know you can go in the episode selection and pick an episode to watch and those are only 5mins long. I'm getting Muzzy in a week or two, I will tell you what I think but I think it's for older kids.

[Sarah108]

Thanks waterdreamer, I look forward to your review!

In the meantime, I think Bilingual Baby is so cheap, ill but it anyway

[hypatia]

Muzzy is like a cartoon, so probably better for 2+...

[AnnK]

Hi all.  I'm the one who started this thread.  Just wanted to give an update.  After reading another poster's discussion (somewhere else...not this thread) about using the library as a resource, I checked my local library and sure enough they had the Spanish and French versions of Little Pim there.  So, I rushed over and borrowed them.  I'm so anxious to see it and how my daughter responds to it.  Wish me luck.  I looked at the Muzzy site and thought that it might be more appropriate for an older child...looks like fun though.  Maybe I'll try it later on.  Once again, thanks for all the good input.

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