I've been researching Spanish for my kids, I have read here and other places that the OSU classes were great etc. But I looked and with fees and out of area charges it was going to be like $3k per class. Is that what some of you are paying for one class? Hopefully I'm missing something. Please show me the error in my ways (maybe a link?) Other Spanish curriculum suggestions would be helpful too! I have 2 high school kids and a middle schooler who will be next in line, with zero Spanish experience but 2 years Memorial Press Latin. Edit: Our local community college is $100 per credit hour.

Does anyone have experience with WTMA Spanish class? My daughter has enjoyed the writing and grammar classes she has taken at WTMA but since the Spanish class is a little pricey I was wondering if anyone had a great experience? I have seen many people suggesting other online Spanish options such as Homeschool Spanish Academy? Thank you for your time. Kelsey

My current 8th graders are finishing up Honors Spanish 3 this year. They are planning on Honors Spanish 4 next year, but after that no one has an opinion. Clearly I will put Honors Spanish 4 on their transcripts. It is my hope that they will take a foreign language throughout high school, Spanish or something else, BUT if they don't want to, will that single transcript entry be enough to tick the foreign language box for high school? Should I hedge our bets by having them take the Spanish SAT2 test with listening in November? Perhaps this would be a good first official test to take in any case. The Big State U. minimum is 4 semesters, although they don't have to be in the same language. Not that I'm shooting for the minimum, I'm just trying to calm down my freak-out.

I would like to know what is a normal workload for a Spanish 1 class. (My dd is a ninth-grader.) She is taking Spanish 1 at a local co-op. It meets once a week and the teacher is using Descubre. They will cover the first 7 chapters of the book in this course. Dd is spending over 5 hours a week on homework and studying. The teacher responds fairly quickly to emails. She gives quizzes each week. Recently there were over 100 vocab words (some review) in one week. Everything is graded - homework, quizzes, participation, etc. Dd is very stressed and her anxiety is climbing (not just about the Spanish). My dh took several years of Spanish in school and has a low opinion of Descubre. We are thinking of dropping this class and doing something else for Spanish 1. (We might enroll dd in a private parochial high school for 10th-12th.) ETA: I apologize for the error. The over 100 vocab words were partly review words. PLEASE give me your thoughts, advice, anything! Thank you!

I am hunting the DVD set for the ACE Spanish. I already bought the workbooks. But I am trying not to spend $300+ on the dvd's that are required to go with the workbooks. Hoping to find someone that wants to sell a used set.

(cross-posted with Bilingual Board) Hi all, I've been researching Spanish programs for my DS8. He *loves* Spanish and I'd like to keep up his enthusiasm for it. This past year (his first year homeschooling; he's just wrapping up 2nd grade), he tore through Song School Spanish, opting to a lesson a day because he just really liked it. I've been working through The Fun Spanish (which was recommended here on the boards somewhere...thanks to whoever recommended it!), alternating between that and watching a segment of GA PBS' Salsa. So far, he's been enjoying both programs and doing quite well with them, too. At the rate we're going, I suspect we'll finish with them by the end of the calendar year. My question is: Where do I go from here? I was thinking about Galore Park's So You Really Want to Learn Spanish, but I read somewhere that it's written for middle school? Is that correct? I'm also considering Espanol para Chicos y Grandes (http://allbilingual.com/product/espanol-para-chicos-y-grandes/). DS is autistic so going hard-core with grammar & lots of "conjugate this verb" lessons will probably kill his joy. (Hence my not really considering Spanish for Children...but perhaps I'm wrong?) He loved Song School Spanish because he loves music. He loves The Fun Spanish because the nonsense sentences are hilarious and he gets to draw pictures. He loves Salsa because it's puppets and who doesn't love puppets? :) We have dabbled with Duo Lingo and he's fine with it, but I'm afraid to use it as our primary program, since it's dry compared to the songs/humor/puppets that he's been using thus far. I pull it out whenever I need a filler or want a break in our routine. So, given this info, does anyone have input on the 2 programs I listed above ... or on any other programs out there that might appeal to young, precocious learners? Thank you! Carol

(cross-posted with K-8 Education board) Hi all, I've been researching Spanish programs for my DS8. He *loves* Spanish and I'd like to keep up his enthusiasm for it. This past year (his first year homeschooling; he's just wrapping up 2nd grade), he tore through Song School Spanish, opting to a lesson a day because he just really liked it. I've been working through The Fun Spanish (which was recommended here on the boards somewhere...thanks to whoever recommended it!), alternating between that and watching a segment of GA PBS' Salsa. So far, he's been enjoying both programs and doing quite well with them, too. My question is: Where do I go from here? I was thinking about Galore Park's So You Really Want to Learn Spanish, but I read somewhere that it's written for middle school? Is that correct? I'm also considering Espanol para Chicos y Grandes (http://allbilingual.com/product/espanol-para-chicos-y-grandes/). DS is autistic so going hard-core with grammar & lots of "conjugate this verb" lessons will probably kill his joy. (Hence my not really considering Spanish for Children...but perhaps I'm wrong?) He loved Song School Spanish because he loves music. He loves The Fun Spanish because the nonsense sentences are hilarious and he gets to draw pictures. He loves Salsa because it's puppets and who doesn't love puppets? :) We have dabbled with Duo Lingo and he's fine with it, but I'm afraid to use it as our primary program, since it's dry compared to the songs/humor/puppets that he's been using thus far. I pull it out whenever I need a filler or want a break in our routine. So, given this info, does anyone have input on the 2 programs I listed above ... or on any other programs out there that might appeal to young, precocious learners? Thank you! Carol

I'm looking for French programs to suggest to a friend. She has two children, age 9, fluent in Spanish and English, and plans to introduce French next year. Her own first language is Spanish. I've never used an FSL program since our house is already bilingual. Any recommendations?

It seems from my research that high school Spanish 1 typically covers verb tenses through the past tense - in some courses, just the preterit, and in others, both the preterite and imperfect. I'm wondering what grammar/verb tenses are typically covered in high school Spanish 2? Is there a typical, canonical amount of material that is accepted as Spanish 2? TIA

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had a Spanish curriculum they would recommend to get my soon-to-be fifth grader started? Thanks so much?

I'm looking for a Spanish 1 curriculum for a younger sibling. We need books that are more suited towards self-teaching, and we'd like DVDs/CDs to help with pronunciation. We're also under a budget (We were going to get the ACE PACE Spanish 1 Set but the DVDs alone cost almost $300). Under $200 dollars is ideal, but if there is a very good curriculum, we'd consider going higher. What would you recommend as a good curriculum? Thank you so much!

Is anyone familiar with LanguageBird for high school Spanish? I'd love to read your reviews!

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My daughter is starting Spanish. I plan to start with an app/game. Any suggestions? I have read good reviews of Fluenz versus Rosetta Stone. Does anyone have any advice on a program that is good for grammar. Thank you!

I'm looking to start Spanish with my 4th grader. I plan on starting with an app like Spanish School Bus. What programs do you use? I've read better reviews of Fluenz than Rosetta Stone. Also can you recommend any fun apps to start?

Hi, I'm new here. Right now I'm looking for a Spanish language arts curriculum or guide for 2nd grade. It is as a first language, English is our second language. I can't believe it's so hard to find something good! Is anyone in the same situation? Thanks!

DD#1 is finishing up Spanish 2 with Sr Gamache. She has a good grasp of grammar & vocab, but could use practice over the summer working on her conversational skills before moving onto Spanish 3 in the fall. It would also be a good way to not forget what she's learned this year. (She does Duolingo every day.) Of the Spanish online websites (homeschoolspanishacademy?), which should I look into for this type of practice? Do you guys have a recommendation? I'm thinking that one class a week would be good as I'm not looking to either break the bank or have it be a big time sink. (She's still finishing up quite a few of her classes from this year and has some camps later in the summer.) Thanks!

Hello Hive! Like the title says, has anyone used Descubre Español published by Santillana? I am having a hard time finding an upper elementary Spanish program for my children that will work for us. - It seems most of the elementary programs available are geared toward lower elementary and are too cutesy, and my kids are not ready for high school texts. - Since Spanish is a living language, I want more of a conversational and cultural focus, rather than a grammar focus. - I would like some pictures and color on the pages. - I want content written by native speakers. We have tried reading a lot children's books that a translated, but they seem flat and stilted. - I don't want them to do a whole bunch of workbook pages. I do speak Spanish, so that will help with my implementation. I just haven't found anything that meets my criteria. I read that some dual-language school districts are using this book, so I was hoping someone has experience with it. Or anything else that looks promising. Here is the link to the book I am talking about http://www.santillanausa.com/descubreelespanol/ ETA: Has anyone used Colega? http://www.europeanbookshop.com/languagebooks/series/COSP http://edelsa.es/venta/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_292_71

Hello, My 3 kids attend a classical Christian school, and I would like to add Spanish to their curriculum. The boys, 11 th graders, are currently in Latin IV but don't want to take AP Latin next year. I have been given permission to find an online Spanish class for them to do while the other kids are taking language class. DD will be in 9th grade and is going to take Latin but she too wants to learn Spanish over the summer. My questions are : What is the best Spanish online class or software for kids who have had lots of Latin and therefore will pick up Spanish easily? It can't be a class that is taught live because they have to take it during Second period at school. Since all 3 want to take Spanish, do you know of a program that allows a family log-in vs. having to pay full price for each student? I need to find the curriculum by next week, so I greatly appreciate any recommendations! Trisha

It's time to start outsourcing. Trying to stay a step or two ahead in every subject isn't working anymore. Spanish will be the first to go. Does anyone know of online classes that start in the spring semester? I'm only finding ones that have the fall semester as a prerequisite. It looks like CTY might have one, but I cannot find what days it is offered. The only information I can find says the teacher will send out the days of the classes a few days before the class starts. What?!? :confused1: Am I reading that incorrectly? Do people really sign up and pay $$$ without knowing when the classes meet? Any input on CTY Spanish or other possibilities for a spring session of Spanish would be wonderful!

My dd (high school age) has completed 2 full years of Spanish & desires to continue the language. She would like an opportunity to be emerged in the language, but not spend the entire summer away from home. In addition, she would like it to be mission minded and be able to share her Christian faith in the process. (Having the ability to have other family members travel with her would be an added bonus.) If you have any experiences, contacts, words of caution, advice, suggestions, please share! We would like to travel either summer 2016 or 2017. Thank you in advance for any assistance!

Anyone using the Flip Flop Spanish curriculum and could give me a detailed review of how it's working out for you? What you like and don't like about it, etc. Thanks.