freeindeed Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 What curriculum do you suggest for a student who does not enjoy studying foreign languages? I'm looking for something that will (hopefully) inspire and encourage her. She is an artsy type and enjoys learning about other cultures - just NOT speaking other languages. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbS Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) If you're just trying to jump through hoops, Rosetta Stone Homeschool version and/or Duo-Lingo would do the trick. If you really want her to learn the language well, then others here will give you better suggestions. Does your state accept ASL as a foreign language? My son, also an artsy type, is in college now and taking ASL for his foreign language requirement. He didn't enjoy Spanish in highschool and was not looking forward to learning another language in college, but he is actually enjoying and doing well in ASL. His adviser suggested it because people who like to work with their hands often learn ASL more easily. Edited February 7, 2016 by DebbS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 My oldest dd had a great time with Senor Gamache at La Clase Divertida high school Spanish. It was reasonably priced for a live class and Senor cares about his students. It was a demanding class but also included projects like preparing Spanish tapas (appetizers), watching bullfight videos, and many other extra-curricular activities which contributed towards the final grade. They used a Community College book as a spine which included online access/homework and it was used over two years. In addition to the CC textbook, Senor also provided extra worksheets for items that he wanted to cover thoroughly. I hope Senor is still teaching when my next dd is ready for HS level. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland_Mom Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 If you're just trying to jump through hoops, Rosetta Stone Homeschool version. I agree with this. My oldest son completed the first year of Rosetta Stone Spanish and then moved to Homeschool Spanish Academy level 2 this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dina in Oklahoma Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 My oldest dd had a great time with Senor Gamache at La Clase Divertida high school Spanish. It was reasonably priced for a live class and Senor cares about his students. It was a demanding class but also included projects like preparing Spanish tapas (appetizers), watching bullfight videos, and many other extra-curricular activities which contributed towards the final grade. They used a Community College book as a spine which included online access/homework and it was used over two years. In addition to the CC textbook, Senor also provided extra worksheets for items that he wanted to cover thoroughly. I hope Senor is still teaching when my next dd is ready for HS level. We also use La Clase Divertida and Senor is my DD's favorite teacher! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineMom Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I would recommend the high school courses from Homeschool Spanish Academy. The classes are skyped from Guatemala and the courses are accredited. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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