Beginning French curriculum recommendations

[mrssnow]

Hi

Currently we HS in English and Spanish. While we are fluent in Spanish and live in a Spanish speaking territory most our HS work is in English. My dd now 8 has been interested in learning French. I found an inexpensive book on sale at Borders that has taught her a few words but no actual conversational French or grammar. It was really a warm up to see if she continued to be interested and she is. We don't have much money this year so expensive programs are out. I was considering French in 10 minutes a day because of cost. Has anyone used it? Can you give me a review? If you don't like this program why and can you recommend something else? Thanks in advance!

 

 

Carla

[mrssnow]

By the way she has been exposed to French through audio cd's, Dvd's and music since she was 2 or 3. So any suggestions? anyone?

 

Thanks

[Joan in GE]

We have the German in 10 min a day...It is nice that it has stickers to put around on furniture and walls, flashcards, etc...I think it is more geared for adults though and might not really have enough reinforcement for children...

 

I don't know about the pronunciation on the stickers though because a friend who recently married a German and has studied it extensively found the pronunciation guides wrong. Can't say for French though...

 

As for other programs....there has been lots of talk about French on this board for various ages if you do a search...and there are free online materials mentioned...

 

Joan

[mrssnow]

Thanks!

 

I did a forum search for French but because of all the post most not related to my question it was taking too long to weed through.

 

I got lucky though and scored a very gently used PowerGlide French program for cheap. Going with that instead due to cost (it was a better deal than even French in 10 minutes a day) since I don't know much about the program.