Ohdanigirl Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 (I feel like Buzz Lightyear):lol: Ds has informed us that he would like to learn French or Portuguese, in addition to Latin. I took French in hs, but couldn't possibly teach him. I am looking at our options, and think an online class would be best. I don't think there is an online option for Portuguese. Does anyone know? He is 12. If he takes French, I figure I can sit along side him and pick it up. Also my dad speaks French fluently and could practice with him. If we find an option for Portuguese, he could practice with my father's wife. She is Brazilian and a Native speaker. I know there is a difference, but this is what we have available to us. Any suggestions? I am not at all attracted to Rosetta Stone. I really want to find something. It is not often that he asks for/picks a class he would like. Thanks. Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Hen Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 My ds takes French through Potter School ---- excellent! Look into their Middle School FL classes. I have him in both their class and their conversation class. The class / teacher came highly recommended to me by several ladies on here and I would agree with them. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 We learned Portuguese via Fala Brasil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 We learned Portuguese via Fala Brasil. Do they have an online option? It looks like you have to do the classes in person. Thanks. Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 We used the book with a tutor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm not exactly sure how it works, but check out livemocha.com - it's supposed to give you the chance to interact with native speakers, a great help no matter what his main course is. We like Byki as far as software goes, and it's way cheaper than RS or TMM. We actually own TMM as well, for French, and I do like it, but I think we could have waited till she was more advanced for that. Check your library for free language software as well (to use online). Funny, those are the exact languages MY 12-yr-old wants! She's been doing Latin, started French last year, and wants Portugese and Italian. I really need to get her on LiveMocha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks for the replies. I'll have to see what fits. He will be doing Latin online. He also does Spanish at home with me. We'll see how it works out. Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 We used Galore Park So You Really Want to Learn French. I thought it was a good, efficient programme; with a fluent speaker to help with oral practice, I think it's a good option. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unity Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I'm using the same textbook Calvert uses for my middle schooler. It's a good, solid traditional method of learning French. Calvert offers support for the class and I would recommend that to anyone self-teaching French. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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