Cambridge & Henle Latin

[tmkclscroggins]

We are currently using Cambridge Latin and really enjoying it but as a parent, I am finding that there's a lot going on that I don't understand. The grammar part seems to be a little lacking in explanation. Am I missing something? I just purchased Henle to explain a little of the blank spots. Has anyone done a schedule using both of these books?

Thanks,
melissa

[Anne in Hawaii]

The link is here (http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4715).

[Plaid Dad]

Henle does explain the grammar quite clearly - you might want to use it as a supplement for your own teaching, but not necessarily try to combine the courses. You could also try Looking at Latin (http://www.bolchazy.com/prod.php?cat=latin&id=6153) as a grammar reference. Finally, there is a great book that I think every homeschooler who teaches Latin should own: English Grammar for Students of Latin. (http://www.amazon.com/English-Grammar-Students-Latin-Learning/dp/0934034346/) HTH!

[LisaNY]

We are currently using Cambridge Latin and really enjoying it but as a parent, I am finding that there's a lot going on that I don't understand. The grammar part seems to be a little lacking in explanation. Am I missing something? I just purchased Henle to explain a little of the blank spots. Has anyone done a schedule using both of these books?

Thanks,
melissa

Melissa, the grammar in Cambridge is covered in full over the "life" of the course. (Units I-IV) Since it is not a traditional grammar/translation approach, the grammar will be covered within the context of a story - as it is used. Therefore, you won't get full paradigms right away. You basically have to trust the process, since you won't get the grammar like you will with a standard g/t text. Many do teach all the forms at once, even if only a few are introduced. There are varying schools of thought on that issue.

The Teacher's Manual does give lots of tips on teaching the grammar, but it is a bit pricey at around $45 for the latest edition.

If you are willing and able to put in the time, the optimum approach is to learn the Latin yourself, way ahead of your dc, with the text that suits *your* learning style best. It may be a combination of the g/t and reading method, or just one of the two.

You have to decide which approach suits you and your dc. Some love the reading/immersion approach of Cambridge, others prefer g/t approaches like Henle, and others like a combination of the two. It comes down to what makes the most sense to the particular teacher/student. :)

[gardenschooler]

I just asked the same thing last night (Anne linked it - thanks, Anne!).

I don't have a schedule going on yet, but I will. We're about halfway through the Henle, though, and just starting the Cambridge, so my schedules probably won't work for you.

I am going to take PlaidDad's suggestion to look at Lingua Latina, as well.

Good luck!