Language Learning - Does this make sense?

[Mama Lynx]

My two older boys (12 and 10) have both been doing Latin for a couple of years now. It's going well.

I also want them to study Greek, and Spanish, and one is interested in German.

I want them to have several years of a modern foreign language as high school credits; however, I also want to start the modern language while they're younger. I don't care if they don't study Greek in high school. (We do plan to continue with Latin.)

What if we went ahead and started Greek now, with Elementary Greek (something way easy for Mom to teach - I'd actually rather them learn Attic or Homeric than Koine, but I *cannot* put a great deal of time into this). And then at the same time, what if I started them on Rosetta Stone Spanish?

I have other Spanish material, but we don't *do* them. And I think it's because I'd rather be teaching Greek, even though I really want them to know Spanish or German.

The idea is that we'll study Greek, and Latin, while they are hearing Spanish and learning vocabulary (and I am not having to teach the Spanish). Then, in late jr. high or high school, we can begin with Spanish grammar, and they'll have a head start from the Rosetta Stone.

Also, how young can a student use Rosetta Stone? Can a nonreader use it to pick up aural vocabulary?

[Cadam]

I am picking up that languages are going to be a big part of your homeschool! That sounds really great. I personally would stagger the start of new languages but my oldest struggles more with memorizing. Greek is a totally different alphabet and all so I wouldn't worry about them confusing that with the other languages. My main concern is are they far enough along in Latin that they won't get confused between Latin and Spanish. There are so many Latin derivatives and similarities that once you hit Spanish grammar it should go pretty easily due to the latin background.

I don't think there is any problem doing multiple languages as long as the kids can handle it well. I have one that would be overwhelmed and so until high school we will only do Latin. My middle one loves language (she talks constantly!) and I plan to do Latin, Greek and at least one modern language with her because she has aptitude for it.