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Latin & Foreign Language Questions
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Tricia.
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Tricia
ParticipantI’m looking at Latin for my kids next year (they will be 6th & 8th grade). I really just want them to have a basic overview of what Latin is and how it relates to so many of our English words/phrases. I know there are those who believe Latin is essential to a complete education. However, I took 3 years of Latin in High School – and got good grades – but I can honestly say I remember almost nothing for the time spent in those classes. I have often regretted not taking a living language during high school.
I was wondering, has anyone used ‘Latin Everywhere, Everyday’? I ran across it on Timberdoodle. It sounds like it is what I am looking for, but hesitant to drop the $ on the curriculum without knowing of others experience with it. Are there other Latin programs that have similar objectives out there?
Also, do you add a ‘living’ language (such as French or Spanish) at the same time as Latin or wait for another year or term? I have wanted to start foreign languages with my kids for the last several years, because I know the benefit of starting early, but I just don’t know where to start. I’m praying I’m not ‘behind’ with my 8th grader! Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!!!
Here is the link to the Latin I am considering:
http://www.timberdoodle.com/Latin_Everywhere_Everyday_Teacher_Edition_p/900-945.htm
Ruralmama
ParticipantIt’s not exactly Latin but my mother used vocabulary from classical roots with us and really liked it. http://www.rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?subject=Spelling%2FVocabulary/8&category=Vocabulary+from+Classical+Roots/1962
It didn’t link but if you copy and paste it you should end up at rainbow resource looking at vocabulary from classical roots.
It is a study of Greek and Latin roots and words in English that use those roots.
alphabetika
ParticipantYou might look at Memoria Press Book of Roots
https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/latin/the-book-of-roots/
Or Roots of English, which teaches Latin and Greek roots.
https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/latin/roots-english/
They coordinate with the LC program from Memoria Press, but they’re not dependent on it.
Tricia
ParticipantThank you ladies! These are great suggestions & I will be looking into them to find our best fit.
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