Tell me about Galore Park?

[~Amanda~]

I keep seeing it brought up and mentioned, and I'm looking for something to do latin with my kids this year... is there a link? a preview? Can anyone tell me anything about it?

[Aquinas Academy]

 

Here's the link. There are samples of all of their books on the website. DDs 13 and 14 have used So You Really Want to Learn Latin and they both love the books. I think they are very well written, challenging texts with a nice touch of humor. Highly recommended.

[Laura Corin]

Here is a review I wrote for Latin Prep previously - it is the GP series that would best fit your children's ages:

 

The explanations are very clear, the progression is logical, and there is a lot of great translation practice (Latin to English and English to Latin). The vocabulary is limited - the focus is on the grammar.

 

The course is secular, and is laced with quirky translation passages (mostly based on mythology/history) and amusing cartoons. The author has twenty years of experience teaching Latin to this age group; the tone is droll and age appropriate.

 

The basic course is the text book and answer book - one of each per year. There are also optional workbooks if you feel the need of extra practice. You can see samples here:

 

http://www.galorepark.co.uk/product/...ep-book-1.html

 

The books are available in the US from http://www.horriblebooks.com (Ray may have some on hand - otherwise he orders periodically in batches) or direct from the UK with free shipping from http://www.bookdepository.co.uk. I've used BD several times; service has always been excellent and very swift.

 

I have no financial connection with Galore Park - I'm just an enthusiast for many of their products.

 

Best wishes

 

Laura