| | |  | Out of the Box | Home » » » Latin's Not So Tough! - Level One Full Set | | | | | | | Description: | | This Latin Level One Full Set includes the Latin's Not So Tough! Level One Student Workbook, Level One "Full Text" Answer Key, Level One Quizzes/Exams booklet, and Level One "Flashcards on a Ring." In the Level One workbook, students learn the twenty-four letters of the Latin alphabet, with and without the macron, in their unique vowel and consonant combinations. Primary students can start in this level. Older students and adults may want to start in Level Two or Level Three. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Karen Mohs | | Publisher:
| Greek 'n' Stuff | | Publication Date:
| 1996 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 3 reviews |
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8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 My kids love Latin!Dec 17, 2008
By B. Kempf
"B. Kempf"
I like Latin's Not So Tough, but I would definitely start with level 2, unless you're very certain your child needs to approach Latin in a step-by-step, phonics-based fashion. Level one is all pronounciation, but there's no attempt to hide this fact--go to the website and there's even a suggestion to skip level 1 with slightly older kids. (Level two still has some pronunciation at the beginning, but it also introduces many vocabulary words.)
I disagree that the pronunciation isn't important; I am teaching my 7yo and 5yo Latin with this program and I don't want to confuse my 5yo with reading it just yet. I want him to be reading *very* comfortably in English before I introduce new "rules" to him, so I listen to the pronunciation CD, then teach him the words strictly verbally at this point. What fun is it (to a child) to learn a new word and not be able to speak it? And if everyone's not on the "same page" (pronouncing it the same), then how confusing would that be?
I'm finding a lot of unexpected benefits from studying Latin with this program: first, my oldest is very interested in the roots of words now. He actually asked if "appLAUD" came from "laudo" (I praise). Second, both kids are very excited to learn yet another language. Third, they are thrilled when they hear a foreign word (think Sesame Street, Dora, etc) that sounds like one of the Latin words we've learned.
So yes, we're happy with this program. Just keep in mind two things before you order--this program is definitely geared toward kids; and Level One is probably best left for very young children or kids that need that step-by-step instruction.
Latin's Not So ToughSep 06, 2011
By pooot
This is a good set to start learning the letters and sounds of Latin. It was a great intro for my 2nd and 4th grader. This product is very basic and my kids went through it very quickly. If your child are already familiar with Latin basics, then you should skip this and go straight to Level 2. The books are easy for anyone to teach from.
5 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Not neededMar 03, 2008
By J. Anderson
"Marge"
Level One is not necessary to learn Latin. Level One is all pronunciation. Latin is not spoken, therefore pronunciation is irrelevant. Save your money and start with Level Three.
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