[justflyingin]

Definitely with an adult, use a book! They can do their homework and look back on what they've learned and feel positive about it. It is also great reinforcement.

Usually all the books start with

Hi, what's your name? My name is.......

Where are you from? I'm from .........

How old are you? (to children) I'm.............. years old.

They learn these few phrases and then get them started on a few basic vocabulary words. It is hard to teach someone who knows nothing. They have to have some building blocks of understanding.