MomOfABunch Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 DS is just about done with this. He's done it mostly independently and loves it. Secular program preferred. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Good question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartingOver Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Lively Latin, or Latin Prep. There is actually some links, and a class by the author of GSWL linked from his webpage. We are already using 'LL, but will likely try his class next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 We used Henle (not secular). I have long been intrigued by Latin for the New Millenium ("LNM"), which I believe is secular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Latin, Book One is available free and in its entirety on the LB1 Yahoo group. Answer keys are also available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianCat Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 The author of GSWL has a series of lectures online that correspond with Latin, Book One. We will most likely use this next year. My DS is doing GSWL this year independently and loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 The author of GSWL has a series of lectures online that correspond with Latin, Book One. We will most likely use this next year. My DS is doing GSWL this year independently and loves it. Linney's Latin Class uses The First Year of Latin, which is a different text. I don't know how they compare, but I will say that Latin, Book One is perfect for middle school even though it's considered a high-school text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 We will be using the Cambridge Latin Course. I had thought to use Latin prep (which I also have) but my son is more of a whole to parts learner which is the approach of the Cambridge course. (Latin prep is parts to whole). Grammar and vocab are taught in context of the readings which are a continuous story throughout all 4 years. There is also a great DVD with videos, exercises, all all the readings read out loud. Ruth in NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I also have used Cambridge Latin after GSWL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfABunch Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks you all for responding! That's a lot of choices :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffybunny Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 my son is more of a whole to parts learner which is the approach of the Cambridge course That's great to know. Whole to parts is my son's way as well, and now I realise why he has not been very enthused by GSWL. In fact, language is best taught whole to parts, because it is something that is innate. Reading, writing and maths are not innate and parts to whole (ie phonics) is the better approach. I got this information from reading a lot of ED Hirsch, especially his book: "The Knowledge Deficit", where he explains that the 3Rs are totally unnatural, and only language can be learnt 'naturally'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility7 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 We loved GSWL and are now enjoying going through (simultaneously) Latin Alive (more of a traditional grammar-translation program) and Lingua Latina (immersion-type reading program). Both have DVDs that accompany them if desired (though the Lingua Latina DVDs are not actually associated with the program - I'm referring to Visual Latin, which uses Lingua Latina as a text). I've heard good things about the Visual Latin instructor (entertaining, accessible). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 That's great to know. Whole to parts is my son's way as well, and now I realise why he has not been very enthused by GSWL. In fact, language is best taught whole to parts, because it is something that is innate. Reading, writing and maths are not innate and parts to whole (ie phonics) is the better approach. I got this information from reading a lot of ED Hirsch, especially his book: "The Knowledge Deficit", where he explains that the 3Rs are totally unnatural, and only language can be learnt 'naturally'. My son is similar, so I'm glad to read the rec as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 We haven't done it yet but after looking at lots of choices, we are going with Cambridge Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I told myself to not read this thread since I just made a final decision over the weekend. I don't listen very well. :laugh: We will be using Latin Prep after GSWL. My dd and I have loved GSWL, so I hope this is a good next step for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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