Does anyone have Latin suggestions?
Latin?
Re: Latin?
I know Carrie is considering writing this in a future guide - I just wanted to throw that out there in case you'd possibly then want to wait. If not, I'm sure there will be some good suggestions here. 
In Christ,
Julie
In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie
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Re: Latin?
We really like Latin for Children. I haven't compared costs to Rosetta Stone, but I think it's around $100 if you get everything for the first level... cheaper, I'm sure, if you don't get it all. I *would* definitely get the DVD/chant CD and the student book at the absolute minimum.
16yo DD using US History 1 for 11th grade
14yo DS using World Geography for 9th grade
13yo DS using Rev to Rev for 7th grade
10yo DD using Creation to Christ for 5th grade
8yo DD using Bigger for 3rd grade
7yo DD using Beyond Hearts for 2nd grade
14yo DS using World Geography for 9th grade
13yo DS using Rev to Rev for 7th grade
10yo DD using Creation to Christ for 5th grade
8yo DD using Bigger for 3rd grade
7yo DD using Beyond Hearts for 2nd grade
Re: Latin?
My dc are showing interest as well. I think I'll start them out with a study of prefixes and suffixes, then move to English From the Roots Up, and then start a Latin Program. By then, much of the vocab should be much easier and they can focus on the harder concepts of grammar, translating, and reading in Latin.
I do NOT like PowerGlide language courses b/c of how quickly they speak. DC did not have time to answer and process. I haven't used any other Latin programs but I hear good things about Prima Latina/Latina Christiana (my dc have seen the DVD lessons for this and found them to be VERY boring and not at all engaging, so a good program with a boring teacher unless you teach it yourself-- which is doable), Latin For Children (much more vocab each week and more advanced grammar over all the levels compared to PL and LC, but vocab should not be an issue if you do some of the roots work first and grammar shouldn't be hard if you are using R&S too), and then Logos School just put out a new Latin program called Logos Latin, which looks pretty good. And Canon Press has Latin Primer I believe, and there is a newer, easier to use edition out now, but it doesn't have the DVD's yet.
I hope that helps, and sorry I couldn't recommend any from personal use.
I would LOVE to hear about when Carrie is considering adding in Latin and any other info about what she has in mind for it. That's very exciting!
I do NOT like PowerGlide language courses b/c of how quickly they speak. DC did not have time to answer and process. I haven't used any other Latin programs but I hear good things about Prima Latina/Latina Christiana (my dc have seen the DVD lessons for this and found them to be VERY boring and not at all engaging, so a good program with a boring teacher unless you teach it yourself-- which is doable), Latin For Children (much more vocab each week and more advanced grammar over all the levels compared to PL and LC, but vocab should not be an issue if you do some of the roots work first and grammar shouldn't be hard if you are using R&S too), and then Logos School just put out a new Latin program called Logos Latin, which looks pretty good. And Canon Press has Latin Primer I believe, and there is a newer, easier to use edition out now, but it doesn't have the DVD's yet.
I hope that helps, and sorry I couldn't recommend any from personal use.
I would LOVE to hear about when Carrie is considering adding in Latin and any other info about what she has in mind for it. That's very exciting!
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Leanne,
We are currently considering the possible addition (at some point) of Getting Started with Latin by William Linney. The same author now has a Spanish program as well.
I have looked at endless Latin programs and could never find one that would work well for a variety of ages, would still fit well within the more CM-style short lessons, required no preparation or planning, and was still understandable to a parent with no Latin training. I really like the looks of this program.
This is a very no frills, short and sweet and to-the-point program. The book comes with an answer key in the back and the website has free pronunciation audios for each lesson. It is written to the student to complete indpenendently, but it could also be done around the table with a variety of ages instead if desired.
It is definitely a beginning Latin program and would require further research for a follow-up program. However, it does teach Latin for the purpose of understanding many of the familiar Latin phrases and mottos we come into contact with in the day-to-day. It also teaches beginning Latin quite thoroughly.
It seems well-suited for a one-time exposure to Latin or as a jumping off point for future Latin studies. We will be pondering it more for possible inclusion in a future guide(s).
Blessings,
Carrie
We are currently considering the possible addition (at some point) of Getting Started with Latin by William Linney. The same author now has a Spanish program as well.
I have looked at endless Latin programs and could never find one that would work well for a variety of ages, would still fit well within the more CM-style short lessons, required no preparation or planning, and was still understandable to a parent with no Latin training. I really like the looks of this program.
This is a very no frills, short and sweet and to-the-point program. The book comes with an answer key in the back and the website has free pronunciation audios for each lesson. It is written to the student to complete indpenendently, but it could also be done around the table with a variety of ages instead if desired.
It is definitely a beginning Latin program and would require further research for a follow-up program. However, it does teach Latin for the purpose of understanding many of the familiar Latin phrases and mottos we come into contact with in the day-to-day. It also teaches beginning Latin quite thoroughly.
It seems well-suited for a one-time exposure to Latin or as a jumping off point for future Latin studies.
We will be pondering it more for possible inclusion in a future guide(s). Blessings,
Carrie
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I have a link to a chart that will help you to compare Latin curriculum. I'm not sure if it is o.k. to post it here. I will send it through a private message.
I would not recommend Rosetta Stone without suggesting that you try to use it before you buy it. I know some public libraries offer access to it. We tried RS Spanish and it was an awful fit for us. I found that the computer based learning was a horrible match for us.
If I were teaching Latin, I'd use Latin for Children. It's fun and provides plenty of drill and repetition.
I would not recommend Rosetta Stone without suggesting that you try to use it before you buy it. I know some public libraries offer access to it. We tried RS Spanish and it was an awful fit for us. I found that the computer based learning was a horrible match for us.
If I were teaching Latin, I'd use Latin for Children. It's fun and provides plenty of drill and repetition.
2011-2012: Creation to Christ & Bigger Hearts
"He maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful mother of children." - Psalm 113:9
"He maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful mother of children." - Psalm 113:9
Re: Latin?
Oh, that's a great idea! I would love to see that resource written into a guide! I intend for us to try it at some point.Carrie wrote:Leanne,
We are currently considering the possible addition (at some point) of Getting Started with Latin by William Linney.
Blessings,
Carrie
2011-2012: Creation to Christ & Bigger Hearts
"He maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful mother of children." - Psalm 113:9
"He maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful mother of children." - Psalm 113:9