Jamie Johnson: Born to Play – Bilingual Soccer Set (Spanish/English)

Jamie Johnson: Born to Play – Bilingual Soccer Set (Spanish/English)

Accelerate English learning with this unique bilingual reading bridge. The set combines Dan Freedman’s original Spanish novel Nacido para Jugar with two English graded readers, Born to Play (Reader 1) and Ready to Score (Reader 2).

How It Works – The Bilingual Advantage

1. Start in Spanish – Students first engage with the complete story in Nacido para Jugar, building comprehension and emotional connection in Spanish.

2. Transition to English – Continue the same story with two carefully leveled graded readers, designed for reluctant readers and EAL learners.

3. Build Confidence – Learners progress from familiar content to accessible English, making comprehension easier and more motivating.

Why Choose the Bilingual Set?

This innovative bundle creates an ideal pathway for Spanish speakers learning English. It supports bilingual education, independent learners, and football fans building dual-language literacy.

Educational Benefits

• Boost language and literacy with bilingual scaffolding

• Strengthen comprehension and vocabulary through familiar narratives

• Provide a bridge for Spanish speakers transitioning into English

• Inspire reluctant readers with authentic football storytelling