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Latin

Latin Comparison Chart
A HomeschoolChristian.com Page
By Martha Robinson. Don't miss this fabulous comparison chart of Latin programs, beginning to advanced. This chart is comprised of a detailed description of over 20 Latin programs, each linked to its own detailed review. An Internet favorite with over 4,000 views per month.

American Classical League

Beginning Greek for the Young

Latin
By Bolchazy-Carducci. They have a special page for homeschoolers and be sure to check out their links page!

Latin and Greek Products
From Trivium Pursuit

Library of Congress
Latin & Greek Classics

Foreign Language (General, assorted languages)

Alta Vista's BabelFish Translate ANYTHING Web site
This is so much fun! You can translate text or Web pages into just about any language.

Easy Hebrew Correspondence Course
For Christians who long to know Hebrew.

Foreign Language Learning Center
Select from Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain). Be sure to check out their links page

Learn Plus
LearnPlus produces and offers a variety of free interactive online language courses designed to teach foreign languages by exploiting the interactive communication capabilities of the Internet. Students have the direct support of a personal tutor, and features a placement check. Spanish, German, Italian, French, Japanese, English. No longer free, but according to one of our ladies, it's still well worth the approximately $13 they charge for a 6 month course.

Learn Spanish
A Free Online Tutorial. Be sure to check out the links

Parlo.com
For daily and converstaional Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian lessons. Cultural information too.

Welsh On-Line

World Language Resource
Largest on the internet --- by all means check out the numerous links on their web site.

Yamada Language Center
Includes 112 languages, including Klingon! From the University of Oregon.

French

Fast and Friendly French
Online resource for beginning French students (Utilizes RealPlayer)

French Language Course
Online.  French course is intended to allow you to understand written French (newspapers, articles,magazines, signs on the road during your next trip in France, etc.) and to write a letter to a French friend or correspondent. (includes lessons)

German

German for Travellers
Includes dictionaries, grammar, exercises, and more (uses RealAudio for better understanding)

Japanese

Joyo'96
Written Japanese online Tutorials. 144-page katakana tutorial, Japanese Ministry of Education's Joyo Kanji complete with etymology, stroke order, movies, and mood music. Links to books, software, and free stuff. Also see the Japanese Paper Maker online program to make your own calligraphy practice paper or posters. Very cool!

Sign Language

Sign Writing Site
Tutorials on how to read/write/type signed languages. Online lessons, links to read stories and newsletters

SIGNhear Communication Center
This web site is designed to teach basic American Sign Language

Latin/Foreign Language Activities

Scrapbook Have your homeschool scholar embark on a Scavenger Hunt on everything he/she can find out about the country or countries that speak (or spoke) the language he/she is learning. Include how holidays are celebrated, great historical personages, types of food/housing/clothing, etc.

Newspaper As your student becomes more fluent in the language of his/her choice, go to the Civics/Current Events pages (see below) and select the links for newspapers on line for a country that language is spoken. First, have your student read a newspaper article reading it in the language and, then, translate it for the parent.

Free Foreign Language Videos

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish
From Annenberg's Learner.org. A video instructional series in French for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 52 half-hour video programs, audiocassettes, coordinated books, and Web site. Watch the video online for free.

French in Action
From Annenberg's Learner.org. A video instructional series in French for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 52 half-hour video programs, audiocassettes, coordinated books, and Web site. Watch the video online for free.

 

Advanced Placement (College Board Online)

Advanced Placement Courses