Comments on: Enjoy Learning Latin with Second Form Latin

By: Sara Dennis

Sara Dennis — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 14:43:18 +0000

In reply to Lana Leigh Wilkens. That's a good question, Lana. First Form Latin quickly covers English grammar as Latin is taught. There's a philosophy of thought which advocates learning English grammar through Latin, so Memoria Press includes English grammar instruction along with Latin grammar instruction. This means kids don't HAVE to know English grammar before beginning Latin. There's a grammar recitation program to solidify the concepts kids are learning in Latin. That being said, I've found it helps to have my kids familiar with English grammar before we begin Latin. Then Latin solidifies my kids' understanding of grammar and reduces the amount of information they need to learn at one time. :)

By: Lana Leigh Wilkens

Lana Leigh Wilkens — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 13:56:01 +0000

I’ve been wondering when to begin formally learning latin. My oldest is 10 this year. We’re in the midst of learning to diagram and understand English grammar. I’d say it will be another year before we’re confidently diagramming English sentences. Does he need a firm understanding of English grammar before starting First Form? Or do they work in tandem?

By: Dianna @ The Kennedy Adventures

Dianna @ The Kennedy Adventures — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 12:28:28 +0000

YAY! We’re in Third Form with Rachel this year and Prima Latina with the boys. 🙂

Another resource I’d recommend is Quizlet — there are lots of study sets for MP Latin there. Think electronic flashcards with games. My kids love it for a change of pace.

By: Sara Dennis

Sara Dennis — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:56:38 +0000

In reply to Amy. He spends approximately 30 minutes a day on Latin.

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 20:18:53 +0000

Sara, so the DVD lesson is about 15-10 mins 1x/week – how much time does he spend on the other days doing workbook pages or quizzes?