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Dusty Dino English was created by teachers who have years of experience helping Italian children and adults learn English. The idea was born because of the constant difficulties that Italians have with the language because they lack basic sentence structures. We decided to create a method based on repetition and Cambridge curriculum vocabulary, which provides a more gradual and simple way to learn English. We really hope that children will enjoy learning with the Dusty Dino English method.
The “Dusty Dino English” book series represents an innovative and engaging method for learning English, designed specifically for children aged 5 to 11.
Created by Kimberly Hardy, in collaboration with Adam Caprarotta and Alex Porfido, this project uses the adventures of a cute dinosaur to transform language learning into a fun and educational experience.
Dusty Dino is the protagonist of the series and takes young readers to various familiar settings, such as the zoo, school, city and playground. During these adventures, children learn new English words and phrases in a natural and engaging way. Choosing recognizable environments helps children connect better with the content and see English as an integral part of their daily lives.
One of the distinctive features of the “Dusty Dino English” series is the integration of educational books and videos. Each book contains pages full of cheerful and colorful images, accompanied by easy-to-understand English texts, pages of interactive games and quizzes that help consolidate the knowledge acquired in a playful way. Furthermore, they include QR codes that allow direct access to the videos on YouTube, where children can practice pronunciation while reading.
At the end of each book, children receive a certificate signed by Dusty Dino, an award that celebrates their progress and motivates them to learn.
The author developed this method based on the difficulties she observed in her young students during over twenty years of directing ESL language schools in Rome. Together with her co-authors, she created a guided and structured path that combines elements of fun with captivating characters to keep children’s attention high.
The books are translated into several languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, German and Japanese, making them accessible to a global audience. This multilingual approach allows children of different nationalities to benefit from an innovative method.
The first two books in the series are already available on Amazon under the name “Dusty Dino English Series”. The third book, “Dusty Goes to Town,” will be available in September 2024. For more information, you can visit the series’ Amazon page or search for the accompanying videos on YouTube.
Kimberly Hardy and her team are committed to cultivating a passion for language learning in children around the world, promoting a better future through a fun and well-structured approach to English.
With “Dusty Dino English”, children not only acquire a new language, but also develop a lasting love of learning.
These books are enriched with online resources, such as videos and QR codes, that expand the learning experience and make it a modern and engaging adventure for children.
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