Sunshine Mama Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 For those of you who have used it, do you like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bloggermom Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I heard Ester Maria recommend it. Other than that I don't know anything else about it. I am interested in hearing what others have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I did not use it, but I reviewed it, both parts. I approve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Has anyone here used this at all? Or looked at trying it and decided against it? Or looked at it and planning to use it in the fall? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I have borrowed it from a friend to look over this week. I will more than likely be using it this fall w/ a 6th grader....especially after Ester Maria gave it a thumbs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 So glad to hear about the E.M. approval! I plan on using it fall 2012. Hopefully you will all use it by then so that you can give me lots of tips! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 doesn't know Latin or just a little of it can use the Latin for a New Millenium with the children? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Create Your Ritual Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I would love more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Mama Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 I would also like to know if someone without much Latin experience could use it? I really would like to use this next year but would love to hear from a few people who have actually used it. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 It seems doable without a background. It combines several approaches (yes, even the one I dislike) so it might be suitable for people with different goals in mind. The material is, structurally, well-organized; the cultural and literary component is addressed as well. No, it does not have the rigor of some other Latin programs. But it seems to do the job fairly well and I was pleasantly surprised. Their website is also very fair with plenty of samples - and I mean real samples, MANY pages, and the ones treating exactly the things I would normally look into to see how they are addressed to judge the text, plus a big part of the second book is available on Google Books. I LOVE it when people show what they got and it also says something about their confidence in having a good product. ;) I am also interested in seeing future responses from experience, though, as I did not use it myself. It just seems to me like a very good compromise. A compromise, yes, compared to some other things and keeping the younger population in mind, but a very good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 What ages would be best for Latin for a New Millenium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 What ages would be best for Latin for a New Millenium? Personally, if I were to use it I would implement it in middle school (or even lower high school, for beginners). It fits the typical high school criteria too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Thanks Ester Maria! I was hoping this would work for my younger student...it seems it would not. Sorry for this slight detour, but Ester Maria what Latin curriculum would you recommend for a younger student? She has just started Latina Christiana. I did not care for this program but I had it on my shelf and she decided she really wanted to learn and started the first lesson. She's doing fine with it and I'm resigned to letting her finish this since I cannot find anything else for her age. I was hoping to find something I really liked for her to use next year (3rd grade) when she finished this. This is where I would have liked Latin for the New Millenium. Initially, I was inclined to just wait another year or two before starting Latin with her. This would allow us to use a better program, but she was very determined to start now. I have First Form and Henle but was worried this would be too much for a 3rd grader. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Ester Maria, Any thoughts on how it differs from Bolchazy-Carducci's older curriculum, Artes Latinae? We've been using AL successfully for years, and it would take a lot to get me to switch after what we've sunk into AL ... but I'm curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 We used level 1 this year at the 7th and 8th grade levels. I have no Latin background except for going through Latin for Children. Personally, I think it is difficult. Of course, I am coming from a very different Latin background than Ester Maria. My kids learned a lot, for sure. The thing I liked best was the multiple approaches used: translating original works, vocabulary memorization, grammar lessons, cultural info. The website is very helpful, as well. We have decided to take a second run through LftNM this summer/fall and then take the National Latin Exam in 2012. My oldest will probably move onto LftNM II at that point, but my dd will be done with Latin studies. I hope this is somewhat helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Ester Maria, I am trying to decide between Latin for the New Millennium and Latin Prep. What is your opinion of Latin Prep? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LND1218 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 We had a good year with it. My 7th grader did it, and she earned a silver medal on the NLE. She did Henle I in 6th and a couple years before that. So she is not new to Latin. I felt the need not to move onto Henle II with her. But repeating I didn't seem necessary. So we tried something different. I didn't teach it. We did an online class. She will do LNM2 in the fall in an online class with Latin and Classics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Ester Maria, I am trying to decide between Latin for the New Millennium and Latin Prep. What is your opinion of Latin Prep? Thanks! This post of hers from the middle school board might help http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2665523&postcount=13 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I have First Form and Henle but was worried this would be too much for a 3rd grader. If you're looking to replace LC, I can highly recommend GSWL for third grade (or any grade LOL). My dd10 did GSWL in third grade and loved it. She started Henle in fourth grade (we're going slowly), and would not have been able to do so without the great intro from GSWL. I don't know about First Form for that age - maybe that would work - but I think you're right that Henle would be too much for third grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thank you! I'll look at that again...it has been awhile since I've looked at Getting Started With Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 This post of hers from the middle school board might help http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2665523&postcount=13:) Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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