hmschooling Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm wanting to give an introduction to Latin and/or Greek but I don't want the written work yet. I want them hearing it and speaking it and I want it on DVD (asking too much?) Is there a program where I can just play DVD's for exposure and verbal/auditory/visual learning so they aren't reading/seeing it written just yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinannie Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Have you looked at Song School Latin or Greek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Have you looked at Song School Latin or Greek? I have SSL but it's music only, and I'd really like a DVD where they see the language in action (bilingual) or at least a teacher leading it (obviously not with the words and all on screen). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 This request is much because I have only one strong reader, and the rest are emerging readers or pre-readers. I want them to master reading english before trying to read another language. I know there are similar things for modern languages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Since Latin is a 'mostly' dead language, I wonder if there is anything like you have described. Interesting thought though. Sorry I cannot help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Since Latin is a 'mostly' dead language, I wonder if there is anything like you have described. Interesting thought though. Sorry I cannot help you. I bet I'm just totally wishful thinking ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 The Latin for children dvd's are instructor led and with each chapter there are children on the DVD "chanting" the lesson vocabulary. There is also a companion cd with the chants for each chapter. You could probably go through the lessons one time like that and then circle back to the workbook when the reading/writing improves. I took a similar approach with ssl because we started it very early. We listened to the songs for several weeks before we started the written lessons. Looking back I probably could have just used the lfc dvd's with no written work until she was ready. Also, if you purchase the Greek alphabet CDs cracker boknthey have flashcards for the alphabet & mp3's of the letters and letters & sounds in song format. Prima Latina also comes with a pronunciation cd. We did it and it reinforced English grammar and taught dd a lot of derivatives but both dd & I were pretty bored with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 The Latin for children dvd's are instructor led and with each chapter there are children on the DVD "chanting" the lesson vocabulary. There is also a companion cd with the chants for each chapter. You could probably go through the lessons one time like that and then circle back to the workbook when the reading/writing improves. I took a similar approach with ssl because we started it very early. We listened to the songs for several weeks before we started the written lessons. Looking back I probably could have just used the lfc dvd's with no written work until she was ready. Also, if you purchase the Greek alphabet CDs cracker boknthey have flashcards for the alphabet & mp3's of the letters and letters & sounds in song format. Prima Latina also comes with a pronunciation cd. We did it and it reinforced English grammar and taught dd a lot of derivatives but both dd & I were pretty bored with it. I like this idea if there's no other options! Yes, PL is boring!!! There are no words on the screen for the LfC DVD's? Is it JUST chanting the vocab? What else is on there? I wish there was a Latin program similar to Speekee for spanish. Only, bilingual and not just all in the new language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Perhaps I'll pick up the SSG and we'll learn to say the phrases in both languages since I have SSL, assuming they cover the same phrases each lesson. Then maybe use the LfC DVD's or I guess let the older two cycle back through SSL and SSG with the workbooks while the little ones only listen to the CD...IDK!!!! :confused: I'm always confused though, so what's new? LOL I hope there's something out there that will better fit what I"m looking for. I REALLY REALLY want to be able to pop in a fun DVD and have it say the words and if nothing else, show pictures to represent them, KWIM?! ETA: And apparently, SSL TWO will follow. More options...eek!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 There are words on the screen & after the vocabulary section there is a grammar lesson which explains the why/what of the chants. There are also some story vignettes between chapters that are in English & Latin with words from the lessons and some new words which you can figure out from the context of story. Dd really likes those & the animated stories in the website. We did ssl then prima Latina because she was young and it seemed easier than lfc. After finishing pl i decided I would rather go slowly through something we both enjoyed so we started lfc. We've been doing greek alphabet code cracker and I'm probably going to add ssg at some point. She wants to do it now but I've challenged her to learn all the letters and sounds first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 My daughter and I have been doing the Minimus the Mouse Latin series. I only bought the book, so I can't vouch directly for the CD, but we love the book, which is cartoon style. It is a British publication. Here is a link to the publisher, Cambridge University Press): http://www.minimus-etc.co.uk/# The website includes a variety of supplemental resources that can be download for free. Much of the Minimus materials are available in the United States through Amazon. The only reason I did not get the CD is that we are using ecclesiastical pronunciation, and I suspect the CD is classical pronunciation. The publisher describes the series as being for 7 and up, but I think it would be great for younger kids, too. Although it is not a CD or DVD-based course per se, it is pretty kit friendly. It has inspired a fair amount of basic Latin conversation at our house. We also bought the Song School Latin book and CD, which we have been using as a supplement to Minimus. I am not overly impressed by it, but my daughter has learned the songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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acurtis75 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Don't know if you saw the other latin thread yesterday so I'm posting here too. Someone mentioned http://www.ispeaklatin.com & I checked it out as a supplement for us to use with lfc. It looks like it might meet your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Don't know if you saw the other latin thread yesterday so I'm posting here too. Someone mentioned http://www.ispeaklatin.com & I checked it out as a supplement for us to use with lfc. It looks like it might meet your needs. It's not DVD but awesome! No worksheets and busy work! It really looks great! Thanks so much for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Also try Mater Anserina - traditional poems and rhymes in Latin with EXCELLENT audio. I enjoy listening to them myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I know you mentioned wanting more than just the CD and songs on Song SChool Latin, but I have found SSL extremely useful in getting our feet wet. I think it motivated me just as much as my girls. We started when they were too young to write and I incorporated lots of games and dances with each song to help emphasze the vocab. Also, the HeadVentureland website offers a large amount of free resources. Videos with real people, cartoons using the vocab, free coloring pages, flash games etc. I feel we were able to have a nice laid back and fun approach to it this way. I did a blog post awhile back on starting with young kids on it and followed up here after we started the workbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Oh- and we were able to check out Minimus from our library. It was nice to see it before deciding to purchase. Maybe you can see if your library carries it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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