Tiramisu Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Which is more fun and gets the job done well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 That was a hard decision for us last year. It really helped me to print out the sample information for each program and go through it pretty carefully. Someone else characterized these two programs and pointed out that LfC covers more vocabulary (and maybe grammar too) and has less writing. LL includes more cultural information. After much consideration, LfC looked like a better fit for us. My 8 yo dd has a super memory and after playing around with Latin for awhile with Prima Latina and Minimus, we were ready to really dive into grammar. It's also "open and go"--no work printing stuff out or getting on the computer. LfC has turned out to be my girls' favorite subject this year. They really like the DVD and they love to chant around the house. And their retention is excellent (esp. the 8 yo). We just finished ch. 10, the second review chapter, and she knew every word. I made nice little charts to help me learn the 2nd declension endings, but she said she doesn't need the charts because she already knows them (and she does!). But do look at the materials and decide which approach fits your learner best. I think both are excellent programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samba Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 My dd (just turned 9) is doing well in LfC B and is very happy. B is more challenging than A, especially with grammar, but she is still happy ( and that says a lot). We had already started LfC A when LL came around so I can't comment on LL but we are happy where we are. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I can't compare because I'm not familiar with LfC, but we love Lively Latin. We had used PL and LC and LL is such a breath of fresh air compared to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I struggled between these two. Granted LL did not have a print copy available when I made my choice and that was one of the deciding factors. We chose LFC and have been delighted. I read EVERY Latin thread on this board and LFC was described as fun more often than any other. I have been well pleased with our choice. I bought myself a workbook to also go through the program. My ds is a wiggly auditory learner and it has been great for him. We march through the houses while we practice our chants. My ds has decided that he wants to learn more romance languages and I think that speaks well of the product, that it has encouraged my son to want to learn more. :D CAP products just click with my son. We play to continue with LFC and pick up some of their other products as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Thank you for sharing all your thoughts. It's good to know that I'm not the only one who struggled with this decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shasta Mom Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 We are very happy with Lively Latin, here. We haven't tried LFC, so I can't compare. My ds is 9 and in 4th grade. Last year we did PL, and this seems to be a seamless transition. We both enjoy the history reading, and the succession of lessons is logical and easy to follow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurad1125 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I've only used LFC but can report that my son LOVES it. Latin has gone from a dreaded subject (with Prima Latina) to one he actually thinks about outside of school - even chanting and asking for additional vocabulary words outside of school. One other thing - I initially got LFC without the DVD/CD combo. It just seemed too expensive and I thought we could do without. Well my OCD kicked in regarding pronunciation and I broke down and bought the DVD/CD combo just for the CD even though I thought it was pricey. The DVD has now become the highlight of the program and well worth the money. I highly reccomend the DVD if you use the progra. We'll certainly be purchasing it with levels B and C in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 I do wish these Latin programs were more affordable! Thanks for the suggestion to look at the samples. They gave me a better sense of what each is like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 How Christian-based is LfC? Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samba Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 How Christian-based is LfC? Tara The first maxim to memorize is a bible verse, John 1:1, but the rest of the program has few religious references (I can't even think of any off the top of my head). We have done LfC A and are now into LfC B. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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