NotSoObvious Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 We didn't like Latin Prep. I didn't like the way it was laid out and I felt like it moved too fast. I need something systematic, open and go, with built in review. The girls are in 5th grade. They've had a few weeks of Latin Prep. Do I get Lively Latin and plan on doing the 2 books through 8th grade, then starting a modern language (or continuing high school latin). OR do I do Latina Christiana this year and into next, then use first form and second form for 7th and 8th? (We are secular homeschoolers, but at this point, I just want the easiest program to use. I don't care what they are memorizing as far as religion.) What would I do for high school from each of those programs? Latina Christiana teaches Ecclesiastical pronunciation. Does it matter? Any suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mazakaal Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I did Prima Latina and Latina Christiana I with my older boys and found that it was extremely boring, and it was just a lot of memorizing without a lot of understanding. Now, I did use it without the dvds. Maybe if I had used the dvds it would have been better. I switched the second ds to LL for 5th and 6th, LP for 7th grade and then Visual Latin in 8th grade. I liked that progression and plan on continuing it with my younger kids. Dd is just finishing LL 1 now. My 8yo will start LL in 4th grade. So my advice to you is to do LL books over 5-7th grades, then VL in 8th. I'd avoid LC if I were you, but I know that some people like it, so YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Creek Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Latina Christiana I and First Form Latin (I haven't used the other Forms yet) are very much systematic and open-and-go - as long as you use the DVD's. I tried LC without the DVD's and was completely lost, so I got them and we backed up and it worked SO much better! I would also recommend using the review worksheets for LC and the weekly quizzes and tests for FFL; they provide the necessary review. LC has some memorized prayers, but FFL doesn't - it focuses strictly on grammar, vocab and translation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Ah! So no consensus?! :) I just can't decide! I'm leaning toward LC just because of the format, but wonder if my girls would be more engaged with LL. hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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