Tam101 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'm about ready to pull the trigger on this curriculum for next fall, 4th grade. I've looked at the sample pages and think it will be a great fit for us. We will have finished Getting Started with Latin this year, which we do orally. My son ISN'T a workbook kid and learns better by either reading or oral discussions. He is a reluctant writer, although that is improving slowly. He is a stickler for proper pronunciation. I want a translation/grammar focus. Because of all that I'm thinking of skipping the workbooks and getting the audio CD. Do I need the workbooks? Will he be missing out on anything without them or are they just for extra practice? What about the audio CD? Is the fact that it is British cause any concern with pronunciation? Ok, now that I typed that I'm thinking that is a stupid question and the answer is no! LOL Or convince me that I should be looking at something else! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhabelly Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I would get the workbooks, even if you don't assign them every single lesson. The reason is that Latin Prep has a completely different learning style than a lot of other programs I've used: use the Latin over and over and over and over again and you just know it. No tricks, just practice and more practice. Without the workbooks, you would just have ... practice. As far as the audio, it depends on how much Latin you have studied previously. If the student is new to Latin, I would think it essential. It is the classical pronunciation, but you probably know that already. I seem to recall buying it as a download. The books are very inexpensive (especially the workbooks). I think we got free shipping from Galore Park itself, but I may be making that up. :001_smile: Don't forget the answer key! Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allearia Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I think the workbooks are important. Yes it is sort of extra practice, but this curriculum goes pretty fast and that extra practice is essential. Free shipping from Book Depository. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Wonderful! Thank you ladies. I'll get the workbooks then. :) Tam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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