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Comparison of Introductory Latin Programs (Chart 1 of 3)

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About the Latin Comparison Chart: One of HomeschoolChristian.com's most popular pages, the Latin Comparison Chart is a result of countless hours of work and has benefited many! Martha Robinson, author of the Latin Comparison Chart and its associated reviews, has a B.A. and an M.S. and fourteen years experience in the computer and telecommunications industry. In 1997 Martha decided to give up her career to devote her full energy to the important work of raising her four children. **This is copyrighted material. Please link to it, but do not copy it. "Thou shalt not steal."

HomeschoolChristian.com Latin Resources

Living With Latin at Home
Studying Latin
Latin-Based Education, an interview with Cheryl Lowe
The Why and How of Teaching Latin, an interview with Karen Craig
HomeschoolChristian.com's Classical Languages Section

Click on the name of the Latin product to see its complete review. All prices quoted include audio, video, and flash cards, if available.

Basic Language Principles Biblia Sacra Elementary Latin & Beginning Latin Grammar First Latin Latin Primer Latin's Not So Tough Latina Christiana
Method of teaching Traditional Deductive immersion Traditional Traditional Traditional Inductive / Deductive / Traditional Traditional Method of Teaching
Teacher-led or self-directed Teacher/Self Self Teacher Teacher Teacher Self Teacher Teacher-led or Self-Directed
Primary or Target Market Public Schools Individuals Christian Schools Public Schools Homeschool Christian School Homeschool Homeschool Cottage School Primary or Target Market
Format Workbook Audio Workbook Workbook Workbook Workbook Workbook Workbook Format
Pronunciation Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical Ecclesiastical / Church Pronunciation
Grade Range 6-8 4th & up 3-4 3-6 3-6 2-6 4-9 Grade Range
Christian / Secular Secular Christian (Protestant) Christian (Reformed) Secular Christian Secular till level 5 Christian Christian / Secular
# of levels available 1 2 2 1 3 6 2 # of levels available
Support Materials None Audio Audio Audio DVD's, flash cards, audio Flashcards, audio DVD's, flash cards, audio, puzzles, grammar charts Support Materials
Latin Knowledge required to teach? None None until level 2 None None, preparation required Some, preparation required None, very easy None, preparation required Latin Knowledge required to teach?
Suggested retail (9/08) ** $8.00 (out of print) 1: $80
2: $90 (out of print)		 Elementary Latin: $44
Beginning Latin Grammar: $48 and $53		 $123.35 1: $100
2: $130
3: $140
 1: $42.40
2: $42.40
3: $49.40
4: $63.40
5: $55.40
6: 60.40
Full answer keys recommended		 $97.90 per level Cost
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Comparison of Introductory Latin Programs (Chart 2 of 3)

Matin Latin Our Roman Roots Minimus Phenomenon of Language: Tabula Latina Power-Glide Latin for Children Prima Latina Latin For Children
Method of teaching Traditional Traditional Traditional Inductive / Deductive Immersion Traditional Traditional Method of teaching
Teacher-led or self-directed Teacher Teacher Teacher Self Self Teacher Teacher Teacher-led or Self-Directed
Primary or Target Market Homeschool/ Christian School Homeschool British Public / Private Public Schools Homeschool Homeschool / Cottage Homeschool / Christian School Primary or Target Market
Format Workbook Audio / Test / Notebook Text Workbook Audio / Workbook Workbook Workbook Format
Pronunciation Classical Ecclesiastical / Church Classical Classical Classical Ecclesiastical / Church Classical with concessions for ecclesiastical Pronunciation
Grade Range 3-6 3-8 1-6 6-8 K-4 K-3 3-5 Grade Range
Christian / Secular Christian (Protestant) Christian (Catholic) Secular but has Christian references Secular Secular Christian Christian Christian / Secular
# of levels available 2 1 2 1 1 1 3 # of levels available
Support Materials Flashcards / Audio / Activity Pack Audio Audio None Audio CD DVD, Audio, Answer key, history reader, activity book Support Materials
Latin Knowledge required to teach? None, very easy None, very easy None None None, very easy None, very easy Helpful Latin Knowledge required to teach?
Suggested retail (9/08) ** 1: $65.00
2: $75.00		 $44.99 1: $113
2: $113		 $41.94 $99.95 $90.90 1: $99.95
2: $114.95
3: 109.95		 Cost
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Comparison of Introductory Latin Programs (3 of 3)

Getting Started with Latin Great Latin Adventure
Method of teaching Traditional Traditional Method of teaching
Teacher-led or self-directed Self Teacher Teacher-led or Self-Directed
Primary or Target Market Homeschool Homeschool/Christian School Primary or Target Market
Format Text Text Format
Pronunciation Classical and Ecclesiastical Classical Pronunciation
Grade Range 3-12 3-6 Grade Range
Christian / Secular Secular Christian Christian / Secular
# of levels available 1 2 # of levels available
Support Materials Pronunciation MP3 files free on author's website Pronunciation CD Support Materials
Latin Knowledge required to teach? None, very easy None, very easy Latin Knowledge required to teach?
Suggested retail (9/08) ** $18.95 $45/year Cost
Getting Started with Latin Great Latin Adventure

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Comparison of Intensive Latin Programs

Artes Latinae Henle Latin Ecce Romani Latin in the Christian Trivium Latin Grammar Latin Road to English Grammar Lingua Latina
Method of teaching "Programmed" Traditional Deductive/ Immersion Traditional Traditional Traditional Inductive Method of teaching
Teacher-led or self-directed Self Teacher-led Teacher-led Teacher-led Teacher or self-led Teacher or self-led Teacher or self-led Teacher-led or Self-Directed
Primary or Target Market Public School Christian / Catholic Schools Public School Homeschool / co-op Christian School / Homeschool Christian homeschool Homeschool / Adult self-study Primary or Target Market
Format CD-ROM Text Text Text Text Text Text or CD-ROM Format
Pronunciation American Scholastic
Restored Classical
Church		 Classical and Ecclesiastical Classical Ecclesiastical / Church Classical Ecclesiastical Classical Pronunciation
Grade Range 8-12 8-12 7-9 6-12 6 & up 5 & up 9 to adult/ college Grade Range
Christian / Secular Secular Christian (Catholic) Secular Christian Christian Christian Secular Christian / Secular
# of levels available 2 4 3 3 2 3 2 # of levels available
Support Materials Graded Reader Berquist Syllabus
Lowe Syllabus		 Audio
Overheads
Workbook
Reader		 Audio
Overheads
Activity Workbook		 None Audio
Flashcards
References
Chart		 Audio
CD-ROM
overheads		 Support Materials
Latin Knowledge required to teach? None None, but rigorous. Preparation required. None, preparation required None, preparation required None, but intense study required if prerequisites not met. None, but parent does lessons a week ahead of student. None, but requires diligent studying by student. Latin Knowledge required to teach?
Suggested retail (9/08) ** 1: $297
2:$297		 About $16 per year plus grammar book at $9.50 3d Edition
1: $209.73
2: $209.73
3: $85.41		 1: $107.30
2: $148.30
3: $157.30
4: $87.90		 1: $28
2: $46		 1: $249
2: $249
3: $189		 1: $138.80
2: $62		 Cost
Artes Latinae Henle Latin Ecce Romani Latin in the Christian Trivium Latin Grammar Latin Road to English Grammar Lingua Latina

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