Which Latin do you use?

[Mynyel]

And why do you use it?

[Alphabetika]

Well, I voted "other" because my dd learned most from Wheelock's in her online course. We also sort of used the LC series, but not really.

[Debbie in OR]

Other: First Form

 

(ETA: we also use Cambridge on Fridays just for fun)

Edited May 16, 2010 by Debbie in OR

[samba]

We started out with LFC and switched to First Form just before dd was supposed to be ready for LFC C. I realized we needed more daily practice and I needed it in front of me so I would remember to do it. We also add in Lingua Latina in print and audio. I'm trying to decide now between 2nd Form and going right into Henle.

[angela in ohio]

I voted Other, as I have used many.

 

I have taught Prima Latina and Latina Christiana at a co-op, because I had to (LC was okay.)

I originally used Latin Primer with my older dc, because it was the best Latin program I could find back then when the only real elementary options were LC and LP.

I taught Latin in the Christian Trivium two years ago to a junior high class, because I needed something for that age group and Latin Alive wasn't finished yet.

I taught LNST this past year to a class, because I had to (yuck!)

I am teaching Wheelock's, Latin for Children, and Latin Alive next year, because I think they are excellent.

Edited May 16, 2010 by angela in ohio
to add the 'why'

[wapiti]

Getting Started With Latin http://www.gettingstartedwithlatin.com/faq.php

[Violet Crown]

Other: Artes Latinae & "immersion" (prayers & weekly church service in Latin)

[MomOfOneFunOne]

Other: Lingua Latina by Orberg at Lonepine Classical (see sig line).

 

Why? Well, it's really convoluted. I wanted to use two approaches: whole-to-parts AND parts-to-whole. So, we decided to use LfC (parts-to-whole) and Lonepine. I had heard (I think this must have been from ppl who hadn't actually used the book) that LL doesn't teach enough grammar. At Lonepine, the tchr uses the book as well as the exercitia, skits, et c. We get p.l.e.n.t.y of grammar! So we dropped LfC and do LL exclusively now.

 

Lonepine is full and has a waiting list, though. Unless you have a strong background in Latin or have someone who can teach it, I might shy away from it. It is truly a superb program, though, and worth seeking out a tutor.

 

Text: http://www.amazon.com/Lingua-Latina-Familia-Romana-Latin/dp/1585102385/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273953319&sr=8-1#noop

 

Exercitia: http://www.amazon.com/Lingua-Latina-Pars-I-Exercitia-Latin/dp/1585102121/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273953319&sr=8-2#noop (I think this is the one we use)

 

Short plays that go along with the text: http://www.amazon.com/Lingua-Latina-Personarum-Hans-Orberg/dp/1585101567/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273953319&sr=8-7

[Dmmetler]

I'm using Song School Latin with my 5 yr old, because she really wanted to start, but I didn't want her to have anything too "heavy", especially since we're already doing Spanish.

[lionfamily1999]

Latina Christiana, planning to move onto First Form once we've finished.

 

I find it easy to use and I don't want to switch programs, because I wouldn't know where to start ds :p

[Jen the RD]

My dd uses Latin Prep. She likes it much better than LFC.

 

Jennifer

[eternalknot]

We use Prima Latina and Latina Christiana.

 

I chose these because I work outside of the home, and sometimes rely on others to teach my student. This seemed to fit our requirements well enough. Bonus: it taught the prayers we frequently use and say at home and in our church (Catholic).

 

The southern accent takes some getting used to, but overall it's been a successful choice for our family.

[Krista in LA]

I put other. We used Prima Latina and Latina Christiana I/II, but this year we are using Latin Prep. There are things that I really liked about PL and LC, but I think we are learning a lot from all the translations in LP.

[robsiew]

Prima, Christiana I, then First Form....

 

Why? It's easy, straightforward and gets the job done. We are not Latin Centered here so for us it's an "extra" mainly to boost vocab/English understanding.

[Lynn in WI]

Henle and Lingua Latina.

 

Why? Because it's just what we need at this point. I like Henle's progression and the boys are finally old enough for the "textbook" look. They previously worked through LC I and II and one year of Latin Prep.

[Orthodox6]

Ecce Romani for middle school.

 

Cambridge for high school.

 

(1) These are good (as in pedagogically sound) courses.

 

(2) There are support materials available, even for free on the Internet.

 

(3) They work.

 

I'm not big on Latin for elementary school. I incline toward a living language at for that age group, in part because the children want a language which they can speak with other people. Very big "plus" in their eyes ! Until a student has some history tucked under the belt, to understand more about "world context", Latin is pretty much of a "So what ?!" proposal.

[Country Mouse]

We use Lively Latin and ds loves it.

This is our first year doing Latin and I think LL is a nice, gentle introduction for both of us.

[Laurel]

Lively Latin now. We did Minimus before we started LL.

 

I think M preferred Minimus, but she definitely likes LL. At the bottom of one of her pages the other day she wrote "Latin rocks."

[elise1mds]

Song School this year; Minimus planned for next, though DS is already flipping through it.

[mcconnellboys]

Latin Primer/Grammar series, because I already owned it from my older son and I thought it was a sound program.

[AudreyTN]

I voted "other." We've been using Latin's Not So Tough and Minimus.

[sweetTN]

I voted other. We use First Form.

[dragons in the flower bed]

Rosetta Stone, Minimus, Lively Latin, and Latin Prep.

[teamturner]

I use Latin for Children. I've used SSL and LFC A. I went with LFC because I had a friend who has classically homeschooled over 20 years with 10 dc say that LFC was her favorite Latin curriculum. We like it!

[....]

We're starting Prima Latina...because a lot of people recommended it...I also needed something simple for the 7 year-old.

[Quiver0f10]

Henle but we didn't start it until 5th. We have tried other programs in the younger grades but I kept dropping the ball. Not sure what I will use with my next set of younger ones.

[sparrow]

We use Lively Latin. It's the only program we have tried and Latin became one of their favorite subjects. We'll stick with it.

[johnandtinagilbert]

I use, The Latin Road to English Grammar, b/c:

 

 

 

• well organized
  
• I appreciate the approach using English grammar, an area where I am sure all of my children are quite strong in by 5th or 6th grade
  
• it follows the comprehensive language arts program I love
  
• Teacher training DVD's and an excellent text are easy to follow and take the learning curve out of Latin for me
  
• Easily used with all of my children over the years, as very little of the program is consumable
  
• so far, extremely effective ;)
  

 

[Mama Lynx]

I voted other. At home, we use Galore Park's Latin Prep, and Lingua Latina.

 

However, in co-op, my 12 year old uses Cambridge Latin, and the little ones will be using Minimus.

[Laura Corin]

I voted other. We use Latin Prep (and a bit of Minimus for fun). Calvin is going to work on some Cambridge to increase his vocabulary. Latin Prep is rigorous, logical and fun - what more could you ask?

 

Laura