Lingua Latina is a complete immersion course by Hans
Ørberg designed to get students comfortable reading and understanding Latin.
Then, after completing the first part of the course, students will be able to
read fairly difficult classic texts for themselves outside the program. Through
the second part of the course, students will be reading classical texts by
themselves, refine their syntax, and accrue a Latin vocabulary of over 4,000
more words.
Unlike programs that teach verb tenses and conjugations
first, Lingua Latina begins with nouns, pronouns, and prepositions to
get students comfortable reading and understanding Latin quickly. Two levels
are available and center on a Latin Reader.
The Level 1 Reader, Familia Romana, follows
the daily life of a Roman family in the 2nd century A.D. A final section
features readings from classical poets and Donatus’ Ars Grammatica.
Additional components include the Latine Disco (student manual), Exercitia
Latina with grammar exercises (no answers), the Glossarium Latin to
English glossary and the Grammatica Latina with the grammar and
paradigms found in Familia Romana. The Companion to Familia Romana contains
an English discussion of the grammar taught in Familia Romana and the
full texts Grammatica Latina and Glossarium. Use the Companion
in place of Latine Disco. It includes no exercises, so you still
need Exercitia Latina.
Nearly the same components are included in the second part
of the program, with a few exceptions. First, the Instructions for Part II
serve the same function as the Latine Disco in Part I, but also includes
background historical and grammatical information for each chapter in the
corresponding reader. The Level 2 Reader, Roma Aeterna, focuses
on Roman history through the eyes of Roman authors, and the 21 chapters include
portions of the Aeneid I-IV, Livy's Book 1, and the writings of Ovid. The Teacher
Materials includes chapter-by-chapter exercises for Familia Romana and
Roma Aeterna, (with answers), and answers to Exercita Latina I and
II.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
