Thoughs on Latin program vs. Latin roots

[Surfside Academy]

I've been thinking about next year and I'm still torn about Latin. I definitely see the value and very much want my boys exposed to Latin but I just can't seem to get to it. My oldest did Prima Latina last year and complained the entire time (although I really liked the program.) I tried Lively Latin this year but again, without much success.

 

Would focusing on a Latin Roots program instead of a full Latin curricula be as valuable? I know I'd be missing some grammar but they would still be getting a lot of valuable language skills. I haven't acutally looked at Latin Vocabulary program yet but I thought I'd just throw it out there. Has anyone gone this route or have any thought??

[AngelBee]

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[Amy in KS]

I've been wondering the same thing. Thinking about using English from the Roots Up instead of Latin for now.

[hweakland]

I have not used it but I have heard much praise for English from the Roots Up.

[Alyeska]

We use Vocabulary from Classical Roots. So far, so good. The lessons are short and sweet, dd is expanding her vocabulary, and all in 10 minutes a day.

 

To me, knowing the roots is much more important than learning the language itself. It isn't spoken as a first language anymore. So for us, a full on Latin program isn't practical. It is too much of a time investment for a relatively small benefit, especially considering the many excellent root programs available now.

[ElizabethB]

It's better than no Latin at all!

 

I have a friend who did roots in High School, he said it helped him on his verbal SATs and also was helpful in nursing and nursing school.