Classical Country Mama Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 We'll be starting Latin this fall, and I'm planning to use Prima Latina. Looks like there's a set that comes with a CD, and another set with DVDs. FWIW, I have no Latin background myself, so we'll be learning together. Is it worth getting the DVDs? are they substantially different from what's offered on the CD? Are they instructional or supplemental? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I have never seen the DVDs. I am not sure what they cover. But I have used the C.Ds. the C.D.s are purely pronunciation of the lessons. There are no instructions. I think you need these with the programs. I did Prima Latina without the DVDs using just the T.M which is quite thorough in explaining the lessons which are pretty gentle in PL. I do not think the DVDs are necessary if you are reading the lesson and listening to the C.D.s and following the lesson plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 OK, thanks for the encouragement! Trying not to be paranoid, as I know NOTHING about Latin, and it took me forever just to decide on PL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 It looks like you are doing Spanish, so you are comfortable with conjugating verbs. Latin is almost identical with the verbs. Nouns decline which was something new to me, but you really don't get into that in PL. And it is introduced gently in LCI. If you are doing ok with Spanish, I am sure you will do fine. PL is mostly vocabulary and prayers and songs (which is why you want those C.Ds!) There isn't a lot of grammar yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeplessnights Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I totally agree that you don't need the DVDs for Prima Latina. The CDs help you pronounce the vocabulary, so you should be fine with just the CDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I got the DVDs and was very glad I did. We are pretty teacher-intensive around here and I knew I wanted to do Latin, but didn't want yet another subject to prep for and teach. Both DS and I sat and watched the DVDs and I knew that was the only way I could do it. Besides, Leigh Lowe is so cute. She just cracked me up - Latin with a southern accent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classically Minded Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 We got the dvd's and I've previewed the first lesson and so glad I can just sit and watch with my dd and not have to teach it! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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