Classically Minded Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I can't decide which Spanish program to use for 5th grade. There are a lot of options, so please vote in the poll and leave a comment if you would like as well. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 We're just starting ourselves, so I didn't vote. Dd and I really enjoy Duolingo, but it doesn't actually teach the grammar and wouldn't make a good solo course. We play with it when we're stuck on the pool bleachers, bored in a line, etc. I've been working through Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish on my own, and she often jumps in and works along with me for the fun of it. This is an excellent resource to have on your shelf even if you don't work through it. I paid a whopping $7 for it at Half Price Books. The Fun Spanish is what DD will work through herself this fall. She'll be in 4th grade, and is working at a 5th-6th grade level across the board. I'd like to have her in Spanish for Children, but I worry about her getting mixed up since she's been using Latin for Children with the same format. Perhaps for 5th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiMi 4under3 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I have both "Getting Started With" books. Latin and Spanish. I cannot wait for French to be released!! :drool5: It's by far the most straightforward, open-and-go, introductory program available, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I have both "Getting Started With" books. Latin and Spanish. I cannot wait for French to be released!! :drool5: Ooh, I hadn't known that was forthcoming! That is exciting. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classically Minded Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 I added in La Clase Divertida to the poll, I had come across it recently and my dd10 begged me to get it after watching the video samples. We are going to try it out for our first Spanish year. Has anyone else used it before or know about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I think GSWS is great and Duolingo is inappropriate on it's own, but I don't want to actually vote because I used them myself, not for my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 My older two boys are using The Fun Spanish. My eldest, especially, learns best with context/sentences, and I like that they draw a picture to illustrate the Spanish, rather than translation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I added in La Clase Divertida to the poll, I had come across it recently and my dd10 begged me to get it after watching the video samples. We are going to try it out for our first Spanish year. Has anyone else used it before or know about it? All my kids (ages 3-10) watch La Clase; only the 8yo and 10yo do the workbook and crafts. They all love it and it is a super easy way for them to learn a bit of Spanish. It is a great fit for my family, but I think a 5th grader could easily go through 2 levels in one year. That would be quite expensive. On the other hand, there is no rush. If she is excited about it, that is great motivation. We LOVED Getting Started with Latin. If GSWS is similar, I think it would work nicely alongside La Clase. La Clase doesn't get into much grammar in the first level, so GSWS would supplement that. La Clase would cover the spoken component that is missing from GSWS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I've been working through Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish on my own, and she often jumps in and works along with me for the fun of it. This is an excellent resource to have on your shelf even if you don't work through it. I paid a whopping $7 for it at Half Price Books. My daughter used Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Last year my 6th grader did GSWS orally with me (we aren't quite done, actually), and she did Allinonehomeschool's Easy Peasy Spanish 6th grade independently. It was a nice combo (and a 5th grader could easily do it). I'm going to have her continue with Easy Peasy's 7th grade program and add in Duolingo next year, and then I have Madrigal's and Easy Spanish Step-by-Step. Not sure how it will all fit together yet, but that's what I'm planning for her 7th grade year. My rising 3rd grader will use The Fun Spanish. I think in 4th grade I'll start her with the GSWS/Easy Peasy combo. Easy Peasy 6th grade is easier than Duolingo, so I want her to do that first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 You guys who used Madrigal's - what grade level? And how did you use it - did they do it orally, written, both? Independently or with you? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classically Minded Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 I've been working through Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish on my own, and she often jumps in and works along with me for the fun of it. This is an excellent resource to have on your shelf even if you don't work through it. I paid a whopping $7 for it at Half Price Books. My daughter used Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish. Regards, Kareni Thank you both for mentioning this, never seen it, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classically Minded Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 All my kids (ages 3-10) watch La Clase; only the 8yo and 10yo do the workbook and crafts. They all love it and it is a super easy way for them to learn a bit of Spanish. It is a great fit for my family, but I think a 5th grader could easily go through 2 levels in one year. That would be quite expensive. On the other hand, there is no rush. If she is excited about it, that is great motivation. We LOVED Getting Started with Latin. If GSWS is similar, I think it would work nicely alongside La Clase. La Clase doesn't get into much grammar in the first level, so GSWS would supplement that. La Clase would cover the spoken component that is missing from GSWS. This is good to know, thank you! I haven't received La Clase yet but I will probably flesh it out a bit with some other things, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClassical Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 We are doing BJU Pasaporte al Espanol. I'm doing Rosetta Stone to hone my skills; I'm married to a Spaniard and live in South Florida.. So we have a lot more exposure than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 You guys who used Madrigal's - what grade level? And how did you use it - did they do it orally, written, both? Independently or with you? TIA! I had my daughter working through parts of the book when she was in 8th grade. She did it independently. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 You guys who used Madrigal's - what grade level? And how did you use it - did they do it orally, written, both? Independently or with you? TIA! All of the above? I write out what I feel is important and all exercise sections in a notebook for myself. DD/8yo (precocious/advanced) has used it randomly, but isn't necessarily working straight through it. She does some sections orally with me when she sees me using it or I come across a part that's good for her. Sometimes she'll snuggle up with it reading aloud on her own. The deeper I get into it the more I think I'll have her use Madrigal's after she finishes The Fun Spanish. I originally bought Madrigal's Magic Key to accompany Paso A Paso for my high schooler this fall, and it ended up being much more palatable for my prep-for-fall studies. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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