JudoMom Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 We've hit a point age wise and stage wise that I need to learn Latin myself in order to continue effectively teaching it to my boys. What text would be good for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiller Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 You might want to check out this Latin program . I found this site when someone on this forum recommended their logic but I'm intrigued by their Latin as well. http://www.classicallegacypress.com/latin.htm Blessings, Susan Homeschooling 10 years DD 20 graduated DS 15 9th grade DS 11 6th grade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesloonybin Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 When I was looking I found Getting Started with Latin. This was recommended a lot. I have not started yet but it looks great and has free mp3 files on their page to download for pronunciation. http://www.gettingstartedwithlatin.com/ Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 When I was looking I found Getting Started with Latin. This was recommended a lot. I have not started yet but it looks great and has free mp3 files on their page to download for pronunciation. http://www.gettingstartedwithlatin.com/ Hope this helps! This looks wonderful (and doable!). Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I used Henle Latin. There is a Yahoo group where you can ask any questions you have about the lessons. It is a very straight forward way to learn Latin as long as you don't mind that it is written by a Catholic priest who starts out the book with numerous references to God, Mary, and the like. There is not as large a vocabulary (plenty to memorize, though), and lots of drill. I like that it takes the student through Latin one step at a time, teaching the grammar and then using what has been learned in its readings and translations. Latina Christiana's author seems to have used the same vocabulary list as Henle--the two mesh very well. If you buy it here, you should buy: Latin I & II Text (Henle 1st Year Text) Latin Grammar (Henle) Latin I & II (Henle 1st Year): Answer Key I highly recommend these as well: Latin I & II (Henle 1st Year) Progress Tests Latin I & II (Henle 1st Year) Progress Tests AK The yahoo site has a recommended schedule that is good--you don't need to buy one: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HenleLatin-FY1/ It is listed in the files. And Seton has some good CD's that go with the book: http://www.setonbooks.com/viewone.php?ToView=P-L1HS-16 HTH, Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I gave up teaching Latin myself years ago. I just dont' have the time to learn it and actually teach it. Artennes Latinnae (sp?) is a complete Latin program that can be done independently on CD on computer by student. SWB recommended the old program on cassettes in the first edition WTM. I think the only reason it is no longer on her recommendations list is that it was difficult to use with the cassettes. I know several homeschool families that have used it and loved it. One of those families has a dd in vet school and it prepared her adequately for that. Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinteach Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I gave up teaching Latin myself years ago. I just dont' have the time to learn it and actually teach it. Artennes Latinnae (sp?) is a complete Latin program that can be done independently on CD on computer by student. SWB recommended the old program on cassettes in the first edition WTM. I think the only reason it is no longer on her recommendations list is that it was difficult to use with the cassettes. I know several homeschool families that have used it and loved it. One of those families has a dd in vet school and it prepared her adequately for that. Artes Latinae is available on DVD now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinteach Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 This looks wonderful (and doable!). Thanks so much! GSWL covers what would be considered a first semester in high school Latin. The book doesn't get to the third declension and it only covers the first and second conjugations in only the present tense. (There are five declensions with the third being the most challenging. There are four conjugations and five more tenses). To keep on working ahead after you finish GSWL, you'll want to pick up another course, but it's certainly a very reasonably priced introduction to Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 GSWL covers what would be considered a first semester in high school Latin. The book doesn't get to the third declension and it only covers the first and second conjugations in only the present tense. (There are five declensions with the third being the most challenging. There are four conjugations and five more tenses). To keep on working ahead after you finish GSWL, you'll want to pick up another course, but it's certainly a very reasonably priced introduction to Latin. The author of GSWL is adding online lessons, to be done after GSWL. I believe he intendes to round out the material so that it would cover a full year of Latin. (And then you would have to find something else to continue your studies!) :) http://www.linneyslatinclass.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 GSWL covers what would be considered a first semester in high school Latin. The book doesn't get to the third declension and it only covers the first and second conjugations in only the present tense. (There are five declensions with the third being the most challenging. There are four conjugations and five more tenses). To keep on working ahead after you finish GSWL, you'll want to pick up another course, but it's certainly a very reasonably priced introduction to Latin. What would be a good fit after GSWL? Thanks :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I used Henle Latin. And Seton has some good CD's that go with the book:http://www.setonbooks.com/viewone.php?ToView=P-L1HS-16 HTH, Jean Seton also has a full Henle key, that is $5, I think. I don't think it's listed...I think you have to call. Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 What would be a good fit after GSWL? Thanks :001_smile:. :lurk5: I would love to hear more discussion about this. I was on-the-fence about teaching latin and GSWL has been a perfect introduction for us, and it convinced me I want to continue. I would love more direction on what to do next. :bigear: Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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