aaghomeschool Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Please post any reviews for the online programs-I am looking into WTMA and AIM/ Debra Bell academy. I noted in the archives that some parents were considering French 1 at WTMA in 2016. Did that go well? Would you recommend the teacher? Thanks. Ann. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofoobunny Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) My daughter is taking French 1 from AIM/Debra Bell academy this year. It meets one day per week, and she has 4-5 homework assignments due the following week. The teacher just recently added a 45 minute conversational class (not graded) for speaking practice. I enjoy Madame Barstow. She's very laid-back and the class has been a refreshing change from the outrageous workload of Latin. We will take French 2 in the fall. Edited March 6, 2017 by foofoobunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2bh Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 How long does the homework take at AIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaghomeschool Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Thank you foofoobunny. We switched from Latin and started French 1 at the start of the 2016-2017 year with a tutor and found it a wonderful change too. I like the WTMA French class because it is 1h 15 mins twice a week but it is in the late afternoon and will block 2 afternoons in our schedule. I like morning online classes so my DD can do them while I am at work in the mornings. Barstow's class is 12:30 to 1:30 EST and only once a week so the flexibility is nice. On the other hand, I hope it is rigorous enough for one high school language credit . So many things to consider. Planning high school is totally different from middle school :confused1: . Thanks again, Ann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofoobunny Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) How long does the homework take at AIM? Not long. 30 minutes at most. Some assignments are longer than others. It's usually just a few exercises in the book and/or workbook. There are also a few fun projects throughout the year. Edited March 7, 2017 by foofoobunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofoobunny Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) Thank you foofoobunny. We switched from Latin and started French 1 at the start of the 2016-2017 year with a tutor and found it a wonderful change too. I like the WTMA French class because it is 1h 15 mins twice a week but it is in the late afternoon and will block 2 afternoons in our schedule. I like morning online classes so my DD can do them while I am at work in the mornings. Barstow's class is 12:30 to 1:30 EST and only once a week so the flexibility is nice. On the other hand, I hope it is rigorous enough for one high school language credit . So many things to consider. Planning high school is totally different from middle school :confused1: . Thanks again, Ann. Yes, one time per week is not ideal; hence, the added 45 minute conversation class at a different time. I wonder if she will add that again next year. I suspect she will. It is definitely rigorous enough for a high school credit. I had talked with her before enrolling my daughter in the class. I told her that I was searching for an online French 1 course that was an equivalent to a public high school French class. We had gotten so bogged down with Latin that it was taking time from other classes, and I told her that I did not want that to happen with French. What is great about Madame Barstow is that she teaches/taught high school French classes locally in her area so she is well aware of what is expected for a credit. I am pretty strict with credits, and I have no qualms about giving a high school credit for this course. Hope this helps. SaveSave SaveSave Edited March 7, 2017 by foofoobunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaghomeschool Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Yes, one time per week is not ideal; hence, the added 45 minute conversation class at a different time. I wonder if she will add that again next year. I suspect she will. It is definitely rigorous enough for a high school credit. I had talked with her before enrolling my daughter in the class. I told her that I was searching for an online French 1 course that was an equivalent to a public high school French class. We had gotten so bogged down with Latin that it was taking time from other classes, and I told her that I did not want that to happen with French. What is great about Madame Barstow is that she teaches/taught high school French classes locally in her area so she is well aware of what is expected for a credit. I am pretty strict with credits, and I have no qualms about giving a high school credit for this course. Hope this helps. SaveSave SaveSave Thank you Jennifer for taking the time to answer all my questions. The class really seems like a good match and I have sent her an email to see if she plans to add the conversation class for 2017-18. Maybe my DD will "see" yours in class in the Fall. :001_smile: Regards, Ann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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