jillian
- Reviewed on Sunday, May 04, 2008
- Grades Used: 6th-7th
- Dates used: 2007/2008
We did Minimus before using this program and I have to say that the lessons learned in the Latin Primer are much more valuable. The chants are conjugations, and vital for them to read and write latin. Yes, there are a lot of vocabulary words, common in any foreign language program, but we found it easy to keep them memorized with 15 minutes a day in flashcards. The worksheets were very important as they worked on derivatives, conjugations (where the chants are used), and translations. If you want them to actually learn to read latin, use this program. Just press on and you will see results.
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Debra T.
- Reviewed on Saturday, July 26, 2003
- Grades Used: 6
- Dates used:
Let me first say choosing Latin Primer I for 6th grade was a mistake. it's much too elementary. It was our first year homeschooling and I was insecure, especially since I had never taken latin myself. I bought the whole curriuculum- books (3! and 2 were teacher's guides that were difficult to align..), tapes, videos- over $100 worth! And this is what you get; a simple list of latin words, vocabulary, that's all. I felt like I could have gotten that info over the net just as easily. There is no study of grammar, just memorization of grammar endings they call chants. The 1 item I felt was worth the price, was the pronunciation tape. It was only $3 or so, and really helped as far as pronunciation goes. We have used several other latin curriculums since this and if I had to do it over again, I would start with Minimus or Latina Christiana.
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Cindy Johnson
- Reviewed on Friday, April 04, 2003
- Grades Used: 3-5
- Dates used: September - April 2003
I have been using the Latin Primer 1 program this year with my 4th grade son. We have been using the program along with the videos, which he has enjoyed, for the most part. I will say that he has learned some good Latin basics, but after 21 lessons (there are 27 lessons in the course), he has accumulated quite a long list of vocabulary words that he can't remember. The Latin Primer 1 requires the student to memorize many vocabulary words, as students at this stage of the trivium are supposed to be good memorizers. However, the method used for the memorization is mostly drill with flashcards, and I have found that my son is not remembering the words. I think that vocabulary words need to be memorized in context, but Latin Primer 1 students don't really know enough grammar to be able to do many translations. So we are switching to Ecce Romani, which teaches vocabulary and grammar in the context of stories. He has, though, learned, some valuable things.
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Rachel A. Walton
- Reviewed on Saturday, August 25, 2001
- Grades Used: 3rd
- Dates used: 2001-2002
I'm thrilled. My 2nd and 3rd grader are tackling this with vigor. We all enjoy it. The videos and tapes are worth the extra money. My PK and 1st grader are learning vocabulary along with us. When it's their turn, they will glide through the lessons.
The format reaches elementary ages (and earlier and older ages) well. A note: if you are unfamiliar with foreign languages, the videos are a must, as it helps explain conjugations.
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