Robin in Tx Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Which is more profitable, or should I get both? Neigher? I've read a few negative review about the quality of the vocab cards but premade cards sound nice. I'm trying to imagine when I would use the chapter lists... seems beneficial but worth $30? Anyone have an opinion on these? Thanks, Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 We have the vocabulary cards and I don't have a problem with the quality of them. The most helpful "extras" IMO is the Comprehensive Guide to Wheelock's Latin and the audio CDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I wrestled with this same question this summer and decided to purchase only the flashcards. I didn't see the benefit of having cummulative chapter lists. I use the quizzes from the MODG syllabus, and I agree with Tammy's recommendation of the Comp Guide and audio CDs. I was concerned about the quality of the flashcards (but I knew I didn't want to create them by hand), so I purchased the 2005 revised edition from Bolchazy.com: http://www.bolchazy.com/prod.php?cat=latin&id=5572 rather than the 2003 edition from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Vocabulary-Cards-Grammatical-Summary-Wheelocks/dp/0865165572/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249909064&sr=8-1 The ones from Bolchazy were more expensive, and I really don't know if the quality is better since I couldn't compare the two editions, but I've been happy with the flashcards. They are small in size 3.5" X 2"; however, they are numbered consecutively, and they include the chapter number. This helps us keep them in order and find words from previous chapters. Since I was making a purchase from Bolchazy.com, I went ahead and purchased the Wheelock's Latin GrammarQuick! (http://www.bolchazy.com/prod.php?cat=latin&id=6668). I haven't used cards yet since the beginning of Wheelock's has been a review for us, but I think it will be a handy reference tool for me as we move into the more difficult Latin concepts. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin in Tx Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the information! I already have the Comprehensive Guide - I found this used at my local homeschool store for $4! Yeah!! I didn't notice the different editions for the cards. Thanks, Beth! About the Audio CDs - I'm confused about how the content of those CD's differ from the free audio files at Wheelock's website. Anyone know? Beth, I pretty much nixed Lingua Latina for now based on your experience (no translation/answers in English anywhere). I need a way to check for accuracy. Thanks for the heads up on that. I think I will leave my choice of reading program/readers alone for now and rethink it in a few months, once we're going smoothly with Wheelocks. Have you found the MODG Syllabus extremely helpful? Other than a schedule, what does it have that all the other components together lack? I'm thinking maybe quizzes? Thanks again! Robin Edited August 10, 2009 by Robin in Tx Clarifying Comprehensive Guide, not College Companion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 The only thing that I use the MODG syllabus for is the quizzes because I set up my own schedule to work through the text book, workbook, and 38 Latin stories. Having the quizzes and answers was worth the $26.25 amount, but ymmv. Here's the syllabus: http://www.acbooks.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ACB&Product_Code=MG25x6p I have found 38 Latin Stories to be a great reading supplement to Wheelock's. The selections are short enough that it's not overwhelming and there's a teacher's guide that has complete translations: Book: http://www.amazon.com/Stories-Designed-Accompany-Frederic-Wheelocks/dp/0865162891/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249915565&sr=8-1 TM: http://www.amazon.com/38-Latin-Stories-Teachers-Guide/dp/0865165912/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249915565&sr=8-2 My intention was not to push you away from LL, but I wish I had known about the complete Latin immersion before I bought the whole program... I hope Wheelock's works out well for your homeschool. It's been a great change for us. I have found all of the supplements to be extremely helpful with my limited Latin background. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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