Starting Latin Later

[Grace]

I had never planned on doing Latin, but I now "see the light". My goal would be to do Henle in 9th grade.....so it is on the highschool transcript.

My question is what do I do now for 6-8th grade preparing for Henle?

What age is Lively Latin geared for?
Has anyone used Memoria Press Book of Roots? We have learned some roots with English from the Roots Up. Would this be a good fit?

Thanks,
Grace

[Laura Corin]

Lively Latin is for younger children. You might like to look at Latin Prep, from Galore Park.

Laura

[Sue G in PA]

My dd11 has been asking to do Spanish for some time. Since the goal w/ Latin isn't actual conversation, I've decided to start her and the other dc on Spanish now. My dh had 2 years of Latin in hs and did well with it (even w/out any background). We have Prima Latina and LC but I've been told my youngers are even a bit old for PL. We might use LC in a year or so, but I think (and this is my my own humble, non-expert, non-experienced opinion) Latin can wait until hs. Many here would disagree :)

[WTMCassandra]

If I were in your shoes I think I would do the Latin Road to English Grammar. I think she has a good program, even though it's $$$. And it's geared for just this age and just this purpose.

[Mama Lynx]

I would either go with Latina Christiana, or Galore Park Latin Prep. Latina Christiana is geared specifially towards Henle. Galore Park is more fun, though, and has a greater variety of exercises (much more translation practice).

[angela in ohio]

I woudl dfinitely use the Latina Christiana series, if I planned to go into Henle after

[Beth in SW WA]

I agree w/ Angela.

[mcconnellboys]

I would use Latin Primer/Grammar, but opinions vary here. There are many good programs you could use in the interim. I like LP because it's not so expensive and gets the job done.

What about Latin Prep? It's for middle school....

Regena

[Patricia in WA]

I agree with Laura. Take a look at Latin Prep. I think someone on the old board said someone who goes through Latin Prep's 3 books would be beyond Henle. Was it Abbey?

The publisher recommends all 3 LP books then Books 3 of the older series (So You Really Want to Learn Latin) and then the student would be prepared to attack original works. (Our goal and the whole reason for chosing Galore Park's books (http://www.galorepark.co.uk/product/home_schoolers/127/latin-prep-book-1.html).)

We are in Book 2 of LP and making beautiful progress. Highly recommend it.