Favorite Latin

[fractalgal]

What would you recommend for Latin for a child gifted in languages?

Thanks for your input.

[allearia]

What age? My son did Lively Latin 1 and loved it. We have now moved onto Galore Park Latin Prep with a tutor and also loved it. These are both secular. Minimus is fun either for a little younger child or to go alongside Lively Latin, especially with the audio cd.

[fractalgal]

What age? My son did Lively Latin 1 and loved it. We have now moved onto Galore Park Latin Prep with a tutor and also loved it. These are both secular. Minimus is fun either for a little younger child or to go alongside Lively Latin, especially with the audio cd.

She just turned 10. She did LCI in three months last fall. She then went on to complete Spanish (Learnables) and Hebrew (Shalom Uvrahah). I realize these are all introductory classes, but she seems to love learning languages. She has also requested to learn French, but I'd like to stick with Latin for awhile now.

I am leaning towards using Henle and then supplementing later with Lingua Latina by Orberg. I do not want to overwhelm her, though, and Latin is not my area of expertise.

I will check out Latin Prep. I just found the online samples. Thank you.

[elfinbaby]

My ds is on the same pace for LCI. I was planning on using First Form Latin. I think there will be some repetition but my understanding is it will move faster than LCI. I should have started him with FFL. I haven't even thought of using Henle. Hmmmmm.

[fractalgal]

My ds is on the same pace for LCI. I was planning on using First Form Latin. I think there will be some repetition but my understanding is it will move faster than LCI. I should have started him with FFL. I haven't even thought of using Henle. Hmmmmm.

First Form Latin appeals to me, also. According to the Memoria Press website: Completion of First Form Latin is equivalent to one high school credit in a foreign language.

I am not sure whether this would be a better fit than Henle, though, since my daughter has demonstrated that picks up Latin quickly without needing much review. The website also says a 5th grader could begin in Henle.

On the other hand, FFL looks more visually appealing than the Henle text and is apparently written for middle school level students.

If I bought FFL, I'd likely also buy Henle I since it has been around for a long time and has a solid reputation.

[elfinbaby]

Well said. I'm glad I came across this thread. I have regretted not starting w/FFL when I saw how easily LCI was for him without needing review. I never even considered Henle. Didn't even look at it until now. It's reasonably priced so I think it might be good to have on hand as well. At the very least, I will investigate this further. Thanks so much!

[In The Great White North]

It's reasonably priced so I think it might be good to have on hand as well.

This is a great idea. I found that Henle had much better explanations (of grammar) than either LCI or FFL.

[crazyforlatin]

This is a great idea. I found that Henle had much better explanations (of grammar) than either LCI or FFL.

Thanks for the comparison because I've been thinking whether FFL was more appropriate for us even though we already started with Henle.

[fractalgal]

I am curious if anyone has used Latin for the New Millennium?
http://www.bolchazy.com/prod.php?cat=latin&id=5602

[EKS]

I'd recommend Latin Prep. It is kid friendly while being rigorous. I found it difficult to teach because it had a tendency to include too many grammar concepts in each chapter.

We have been using Cambridge here this year and I'm really impressed with it. It helps to have a Latin grammar background before you start because it's a reading program. But the chapters are focused and there is *lots* of teacher support, including tests, which was important to me because we're using it for high school credit.

[elfinbaby]

I should have kept the blinders on:tongue_smilie: LftNM looks interesting. As does Latin Prep. I'd really like to see the wb from LftNM. I don't know. MPs materials are very systematic and grammar based. That's why I like them; however, LCI has been too easy for ds.

FYI Homeschool Buyer's co-op is running a special on some of the books from bolchazy.com. It ends May 2nd.

https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/index.php?option=com_hsbc_epp_order&Itemid=915

[wapiti]

I am loving Getting Started With Latin. If my kids were older, we'd probably jump into Henle, which we're planning to use when we're done with GSWL. (But we haven't experienced Henle just yet.) GSWL is about learning grammar in tiny bits with lots of translation for practice. And I love the page layout (very plain). http://www.gettingstartedwithlatin.com/faq.php

[Catherine]

Agreeing here. WE finished GSWL, then the first Cambridge book, half of the second, now are on Latin Prep. We'll go back to Cambridge 2 next year, I think.

[Laura Corin]

It's rigorous but fun.

Laura

[crazyforlatin]

Agreeing here. WE finished GSWL, then the first Cambridge book, half of the second, now are on Latin Prep. We'll go back to Cambridge 2 next year, I think.

Catherine, may I ask what Latin Prep book number you've started and why did you switch from Cambridge to Latin Prep in the middle? I'm considering Latin Prep even though we haven't had any problems with Henle, but the rave reviews for Latin Prep made me pause today to reconsider. We also finished GSWL before starting with Henle.

[Shawna in Texas]

I am curious if anyone has used Latin for the New Millennium?
http://www.bolchazy.com/prod.php?cat=latin&id=5602

My dd and I both love the looks of that, but it's just too expensive right now. I told her we could do it for high school if she wanted, but she wants to do Japanese and Spanish.

We've done various programs since she was 5 or 6. The ones that we loved the most were Latin Book One (http://www.amazon.com/Latin-Harry-Fletcher-Scott-Annabel/dp/B000YBY9BG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272947697&sr=1-2), Latin Prep, and SYRWTLLatin.

We did about half of Latin Book One before the call of Latin Prep became too strong. We did Latin Prep 1 and 2 then switched to SYR Latin 1 for a change of pace. I gave her the option of doing Latin Prep 3, then SYR 3 (has been recommended) or doing SYR 2 then 3. She is mulling over her options. She has a chapter left of SYR 1.

[crazyforlatin]

We've done various programs since she was 5 or 6. The ones that we loved the most were Latin Book One (http://www.amazon.com/Latin-Harry-Fletcher-Scott-Annabel/dp/B000YBY9BG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272947697&sr=1-2), Latin Prep, and SYRWTLLatin.

We did about half of Latin Book One before the call of Latin Prep became too strong. We did Latin Prep 1 and 2 then switched to SYR Latin 1 for a change of pace. I gave her the option of doing Latin Prep 3, then SYR 3 (has been recommended) or doing SYR 2 then 3. She is mulling over her options. She has a chapter left of SYR 1.

Ok, I'm really confused now. I thought Latin Prep and SYRWTL Latin are the same, but it sounds like they are two separate programs. I was planning to order this one (Galore Park Publisher): http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781902984988/Latin-Prep-Book-1

Is the above book Latin Prep or SYRWTL Latin? Thanks.

[nmoira]

Ok, I'm really confused now. I thought Latin Prep and SYRWTL Latin are the same, but it sounds like they are two separate programs. I was planning to order this one (Galore Park Publisher): http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781902984988/Latin-Prep-Book-1

Is the above book Latin Prep or SYRWTL Latin? Thanks.
Latin Prep.

Latin Prep and SYRWTLL are both ab initio programs from Galore Park. The latter moves more quickly and is meant for older students. However, this doesn't mean that Latin Prep is a walk in the park, especially for elementary aged students. It's heavy on translation, both Latin to English and English to Latin and ramps up significantly in Book 2. My 8yo has three or four months left in Book 1. However, we're moving slowly, with an eye to Latin vocabulary acquisition, alternating between Cambridge Latin and Latin Prep. I'm planning on combining LP 2 with Cambridge Unit 2 and at least part of 3, and will then decide which program to stick with.

[crazyforlatin]

Thank you Nmoira!!!

[fractalgal]

Thanks for all your valuable advice.

I am still undecided. My two favorites right now are Henle I (since it is recommended in LCC and by Cathy Duffy and SWB.) and Latin Prep I which seems to be a favorite of many on this forum.

I know that Henle was written long ago, but Latin has not really changed. My daughter seems ready for this even if we have to go slower at first.

Latin Prep looks more fun and equally rigorous. She may enjoy this more.

Can anyone compare these two any further?

[Catherine]

After starting Cambridge 2, I really thought my son needed more explicit grammar instruction. I first got the grammar supplement to Cambridge, and couldn't figure out at all how to use it. I tried the online grammar and supplemental exercises Cambridge used to provide. They helped a bit, but I was still a bit in the dark about some grammare concepts and ds was getting frustrated because I didn't know Latin, and wasn't able to teach it, and there was no good reference available to find answers.

I asked here and Laura Corin kindly suggested Latin Prep. It is exactly what we needed. I am absolutely amazed that there are 8 year olds who can do this curriculum! My ds is bright enough, is on his third year of Latin, but Latin Prep is challenging, and moves quickly. It's lighthearted too and the entertainment factor helps him, but the rigor is there. I'm not familiar with Henle.