UrbanSue Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I've been using Cambridge Latin with my 8yo this last year and we really like it. But he has a huge vocabulary from constant, high-level reading, so he does well with the translate-first-learn-later method with Cambridge. My dd who will be 7 in the fall and in 2nd grade wants to start Latin but I don't think Cambridge would be a good fit for her. She is more inclined to like a structured, workbook-based approach though I wouldn't rule out a reading method for her if there was one at a lower level. She just doesn't read like ds did (she reads fine, but not several years above grade level or anything) and she's starting a year younger than he did. I know about (and just sold, grrrr) Latina Christiana I and I am looking at Getting Started With Latin. What other programs are out there? I think we've ruled out Song School Latin. Our family has plenty of exposure to Latin and dh is an accomplished Latinist and uses it daily in his work so we don't need a program that is just about "exposure." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanSue Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 My initial searches were coming up dry on getting a list of programs but I guess I picked the right words this time, because now I'm coming up with quite a list. Though you're still welcome to throw recommendations at me :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I was just at the RFWP conference in VF and they have some new Latin materials coming out. I only attended the session on Latin for Younger Children, but the speaker was talking about publishing her child-friendly stories with more of a jump right in type of approach. I took a measly semester of Latin in middle school and don't recall 90% of it, but I liked what I saw in that session. I don't know what was said in the Latin for Older Children session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanSue Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 I was just at the RFWP conference in VF and they have some new Latin materials coming out. I only attended the session on Latin for Younger Children, but the speaker was talking about publishing her child-friendly stories with more of a jump right in type of approach. I took a measly semester of Latin in middle school and don't recall 90% of it, but I liked what I saw in that session. I don't know what was said in the Latin for Older Children session. Thanks, I was just about to go see if RFWP has a Latin program. I was bummed to miss the conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Thanks, I was just about to go see if RFWP has a Latin program. I was bummed to miss the conference. Dr. Frances Spielhagen was the speaker, if that helps. She's been teaching Latin for decades, and gave a really nice presentation. http://www.msmc.edu/Academics/Academic_Divisions/Education/faculty/frances_spielhagen.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 We love all of Memoria Press's curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I don't think you can go wrong with GSWL as your introduction - all grammar and translation with limited vocabulary (just enough). The translation is fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 We used GSWL last year, and this year we've switched to Lively Latin. My son LOVES it. ETA: We also LOVED GSWL. It was what *I* needed to understand the basics of the language. You obviously wouldn't have the same needs. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 One that does not often gets mentioned is The Great Latin Adventure. I haven't used it, but I have reviewed the website and it looks like something that may work. Plus I like the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I love First Form latin and did take 4 years of Latin previously. DS also used Cambridge Latin past year at school but I found First Frorm a great supplement since it covers the grammar thoroughly. First Form I think might be comparable to LC. OTOH if she needs an easier intro you could start with LP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 We are the last homeschoolers in the universe using Artes Latinae, I think. It still works very well for us. http://www.umich.edu/~cfc/rosslatin.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Have you considered Minimus? My daughter did it at 7&8 and loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 We are the last homeschoolers in the universe using Artes Latinae, I think. It still works very well for us. http://www.umich.edu...c/rosslatin.htm I'm pretty sure 8FillTheHeart uses it also. So there are two of you! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanSue Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Have you considered Minimus? My daughter did it at 7&8 and loved it! I had forgotten about Minimus, ironically, since we also use Cambridge. But I pulled it up along with a few others for dh to review last night and he voted overwhelmingly for Minimus. I've really enjoyed Cambridge so we decided to just go with it. Thanks for all the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I don't think you can go wrong with GSWL as your introduction - all grammar and translation with limited vocabulary (just enough). The translation is fun. We are using this and plan to go into Visual Latin. My son enjoys the 'quirky' and we are very excited. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I'm pretty sure 8FillTheHeart uses it also. So there are two of you! :D It's still my favorite program, too! I've used Latina Christiana, Henle 1-3, Wheelocks, Galore Park, Lingua Latina & more over the years, but I LOVE Artes Latinae the best of all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Unfortunately, Bolchazy-Carducci's annual $100-off coupons for AL seem to have ended now that B-C has a new Latin program they're pushing. I wonder how long until AL is just unavailable. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Another vote for GSWL -- it might be just the right thing to give your 7yo a structured approach, if she's heard smatterings of Latin from the rest of the household. (Plus, it's sometimes humorous, like when sentences translate as things like, "We are sailors, but we do not like the water." ;) ) We also really like Latin's Not So Tough, but we started with Level 3 (after GSWL). Level 1 looks *very* basic, maybe even too basic for a 7yo (it seems like it's geared toward preschoolers who want to "do school" along with older siblings), so I'm thinking that Level 2 would be about right for your DD, but I haven't actually seen that level, so I don't know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakg Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Could someone please tell me what GSWL is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanSue Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 Getting Started With Latin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Just to thread them out there, there's also Song School Latin 2 and Lively Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Just to throw them out there, there's also Song School Latin 2 and Lively Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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