DD15 has decided she wants to learn Latin

[Rich with Kids]

I don't even know where to start. With everything on my plate this year I need to find something she can basically teach herself. Help!

 

Thanks!

[academybenton]

My son 13 has just requested the same thing. I think I have decided after much research to use : Getting Started with Latin: Beginning Latin for Homeschoolers and Self-Taught Students of Any Age by Linney

 

 

[SkateLeft]

Has she had much grammar?

 

My daughter used Wheelock's last year, with the accompanying workbook. Both are easily and inexpensively found at Barnes and Noble or Borders (or Amazon!). It's a grammar based approach though, so it helps to have a pretty solid grammar background. There's also a companion book called "Comprehensive Guide to Wheelock's Latin" by Dale Grote, which reviews the grammar and explains the chapter materials. A motivated student could use those three tools and have a self-teaching course. (I say motivated because it's not easy, but the text and workbook were originally designed to be self-teaching.)

 

http://wheelockslatin.com/

[AnitaMcC]

My 14yr old Ds is self teaching Latin using Wheelock's text and workbook.

[Big Buckin' Longhorn]

My son 13 has just requested the same thing. I think I have decided after much research to use : Getting Started with Latin: Beginning Latin for Homeschoolers and Self-Taught Students of Any Age by Linney

 

 

 

 

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LOVE this book!

[Rich with Kids]

Thanks! Going to take a look!

[Vida Winter]

My son 13 has just requested the same thing. I think I have decided after much research to use : Getting Started with Latin: Beginning Latin for Homeschoolers and Self-Taught Students of Any Age by Linney

 

 

 

This goes rather slowly but is a very easy way to teach yourself the basics of Latin - appropriate for all ages. My 13yo dd did this book last year and had fun with it. This year we're doing Ecce Romani.