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Reviews--Latin Comparison Chart

by Martha Robinson

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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. An avid Christian classical educator, Martha enjoys researching, selecting, and implementing curriculum and living books in her home school. Her passion for the Christian Trivium shows through her mentoring efforts with families near her and her on-line work with HomeschoolChristian.com. Join Martha and other classical Christian homeschoolers for discussion on our Christian Trivium Message Board.

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Comparison of Introductory Latin Programs (Chart 1 of 3)

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	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	3-7	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	5	2	# of levels available
Support Materials	None	audio	audio	audio cue cards	flashcards video	flashcards audio	flashcards audio	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?
Cost at Manufacturer's suggested retail 1/02. **	$8.00	1: $80 2: $90	Elementary Latin $53 Beginning Latin Grammar $35	$108.35	1: $33 2: $30 3: $36	1: $36.40 2: $36.40 3: $42.40 4: $54.40 5: $46.40 Full answer keys re-commended.	$39.95 per level	Cost
Continued in box below	Basic Language Principles	Biblia Sacra	Elementary Latin & Beginning Latin Grammar	First Latin	Latin Primer	Latin's Not So Tough	Latina Christiana	Continued in box below ©2005 Homeschool Christian.com

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Comparison of Introductory Latin Programs (Chart 2of 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/text/ 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	1-5	6-8	K-4	K-3	3-5	Grade Range
Christian/ Secular	Christian (Protestant)	Christian (Catholic)	Secular bu has Christian references	Secular	Secular	Christian	Christian	Christian/ Secular
# of levels available	2	1	1 currently	1	1	1	3	# of levels available
Support Materials	flashcards audio activity pk	audio	audio	none	audio	CD	DVD, Audio, answer key only (no TMl)	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?
Cost at Manufacturer's suggested retail 1/02. **	1: $56.00 2: $66.00	$44.95	$110	$35.94	$79.90	$24.90 per set TM, Student, CD	$75-$85 per level	Cost
	Matin Latin	Our Roman Roots	Minimus	Phenomenon of Language: Tabula Latina	Power-Glide Latin for Children	Prima Latina	Latin For Children	©2005 Homeschool Christian.com

Comparison of Introductory Latin Programs (Chart 3 of 3)

	Getting Started with Latin
Method of teaching	Traditional	Method of teaching
Teacher-led or self-directed	Self	Teacher-led or self-directed
Primary or Target Market	Homeschool	Primary or Target Market
Format	Text	Format
Pronunciation	Classical and Ecclesiastical	Pronunciation
Grade Range	3-12	Grade Range
Christian/ Secular	Secular	Christian/ Secular
# of levels available	1	# of levels available
Support Materials	Pronunciation MP3 files free on author's website	Support Materials
Latin Knowledge required to teach?	None, very easy	Latin Knowledge required to teach?
Cost at Manufacturer's suggested retail 1/02. **	$18.95	Cost
	Getting Started with Latin	©2005 Homeschool Christian.com

Comparison of Intensive Latin Programs

	Artes Latinae	Henle Latin	Ecce Romani	Latin in the Christian Trivium	Latin Grammar	Latin Road to English Grammar
Method of teaching	"Programmed"	Traditional	Deductive/ Immersion	Traditional	Traditional	Traditional	Method of teaching
Teacher-led or self-directed	Self	Teacher-led	Teacher-led	Teacher-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	Primary or Target Market
Format	Computer CD	Text	Text	Text	Text	Text	Format
Pronunciation	American Scholastic Restored Classical Ecclesiastical	Classical and Ecclesiastical	Classical	Ecclesiastical/ Church	Classical	Ecclesiastical	Pronunciation
Grade Range	8-12	8-12	7-9	6-12	6 & up	5 & up	Grade Range
Christian/ Secular	Secular	Christian (Catholic)	Secular	Christian	Christian	Christian	Christian/ Secular
# of levels available	2	4	3	3	2	3	# of levels available
Support Materials	Graded Reader	Syllabus	Audio Overheads Activity Workbook	Audio Overheads Activity Workbook	None	Audio Flashcards Reference Chart	Support Materials
Latin Knowledge required to teach?	None.	None, but rigorous. Preparation required.	None, but preparation required.	None, but preparation required.	None, but intense study required if prerequistes not met.	None, but parent does lessons a week ahead of student.	Latin Knowledge required to teach?
Cost at Manufacturer's suggested retail 1/02. **	1: $270 2: $281	About $16 per year plus grammar book at $9.50.	1: About $183 2: About $183 3: $71	1: $91 2: $105 Complete teacher's guide is recommended	1: $28 2: $46	1: $149 2: $149 3: $169	Cost at Manufacturer's suggested retail 1/02**
	Artes Latinae	Henle Latin	Ecce Romani	Latin in the Christian Trivium	Latin Grammar	Latin Road to English Grammar	©2005 Homeschool Christian.com

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