plain jane Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Which program are you using, and why? Also, if the program you chose has different levels (I'm not familiar with all of them) please tell me which level you chose to begin with. Currently I'm learning along with the dc using LCI but I can certainly see the benefits of working on a higher level than they are. Is this a good idea? FWIW, I do not know what we will do after LCI. I'm not thrilled with it but have not had a chance to research other programs. We're going to stick it out for this year, but I can see us choosing something else. I'm definitely open to suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Which program are you using, and why? Also, if the program you chose has different levels (I'm not familiar with all of them) please tell me which level you chose to begin with. Currently I'm learning along with the dc using LCI but I can certainly see the benefits of working on a higher level than they are. Is this a good idea? FWIW, I do not know what we will do after LCI. I'm not thrilled with it but have not had a chance to research other programs. We're going to stick it out for this year, but I can see us choosing something else. I'm definitely open to suggestions. I am not using it yet, but I really like the looks of Latin for Children. I am currently using Song School Latin by the same publisher and like it a lot. I really, really want to invest in this program. It is a DVD course that teaches you how to teach Latin to elementary students (using the Latin for Children materials). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) I am not using it yet, but I really like the looks of Latin for Children. I am currently using Song School Latin by the same publisher and like it a lot. I really, really want to invest in this program. It is a DVD course that teaches you how to teach Latin to elementary students (using the Latin for Children materials). Well, that was just evil of you to share with the rest of us, wasn't it? :lol::lol: ETA: Forgot to add this guy in: :drool5: Edited October 14, 2009 by plain jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Well, that was just evil of you to share with the rest of us, wasn't it? :lol::lol: ETA: Forgot to add this guy in: :drool5: :D I know, I know. Why does it have to be so expensive??? (Hey, it's cheaper than hiring a Latin tutor!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I'm using Latin Alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 (edited) It is easy enough to use for self-teaching and is a high school text--not a college or elementary, which made it hard enough to teach all the grammar but not push too hard for a mama with other activities going on. There is a Yahoo! group where you can get all your questions answered. Testing materials and answer keys and many other materials are available. Henle does not have as high a vocabulary as some programs--which imo, is good. I have enough struggle getting through the grammar and there is plenty of vocab in book 1 to keep me busy. After a person is done with book 1, she can expand her grammar through reading. A link to an earlier discussion: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?p=832055#poststop Jean P.S. Latina Christiana uses the same vocab as Henle. Edited October 15, 2009 by Jean in Wisc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncmomo3 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Which program are you using, and why? . I'm probably using one of the board's least fav's, but... I'm using Latin in the Christian Trivium. I looked at all of them and had my dds look with me. This one just clicked with us in the way it was presented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I am using Henle because it is easy to use and this is what I think I am going to use with my kids when the time arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The Memoria Press guide is good to get you started on how to break down the chapters, what kind of flash cards to make, etc. I haven't looked at the Laura Berquist guide, but I believe that it does the same thing. I've tried various other books, but Henle is precise and has no errors to my knowledge :D. Some of the others I tried did, although they may be corrected by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Another vote for Henle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forty-two Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I'm using Lingua Latina as my primary text, but I supplement with CLC (bought cheap used 3rd editions) and the Latinum podcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I'm using Wheelock's because it was what I used in college and already had it on hand, but I do like the format. I have the newer 6th edition, so there are exercises right in the textbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I'm also using Wheelock's. I used it for my oldest two and am now using it for my third son. I buy my own workbook and go through it each time with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alte Veste Academy Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I'm using Latin Alive. How do you like it? I would love to hear some pros and cons. Rainbow Resource says there will be two more levels of Latin Alive, which I was happy to hear because I was leaning toward Latin for Children for the kids and would love to be able to continue on with the same company/style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moni Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Prima Latin Latina Christiana 1 Latina Christiana 2 Henle FY Henle SY :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 How do you like it? I would love to hear some pros and cons. Rainbow Resource says there will be two more levels of Latin Alive, which I was happy to hear because I was leaning toward Latin for Children for the kids and would love to be able to continue on with the same company/style. I like it. We are using LFC B with my ds this year and CAP products work well for us. The author has recently created a yahoo group and is available for questions, which is a big plus. I am not using the DVDs for myself, but plan to get them for next year when ds will go through the program. PROs: The teachers book is a copy of the student book with answers, a must for me. Author available to answer questions via yahoo group Similar layout as LfC, just more info in a week More levels forthcoming Could use with a middle school student who has had no Latin CONS: Some of the exercise answers were not in the teacher's book. They have been added as files on the yahoo group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.