French for 6th Grader

[s.z.ichigo]

I've got an 11 year old entering sixth grade. She's done Latin for Children A and B (then A again, and half of B again) and would like to add French this year, while continuing LFC. I'd love to hear suggestions for French courses that are similar in style to LFC. Preferably with a video/audio component, since pronounciation of a modern language is much more important than Latin, and something that requires zero prior parental knowledge of French. Definitely not an "immersion" program.

Also, I know that having a native/fluent speaker available to practice with is important to learning a language. How far do you think you should go in a foreign language before seeking out a fluent speaker for tutoring?

[3andme]

 

So You Really Want to Learn French from Galore Park is great for that age group and takes a traditional approach to French. Another possibility for middle school is Memoria Press' First Start French.

 

[justkeepswimming]

I highly recommend Mr G's French classes at currclick: http://www.currclick.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=394 But his class for French 1 is offered in the Fall. If she waits until fall, though... his classes are wonderful!!

[s.z.ichigo]

Cool, I'll look into it when Fall is near. We decided to go with First Start French for now. Thanks, guys!