I have wanted my kids to learn a language for years, but have not put money into any curriculums just because the only one I've heard wonderful things about (Rosetta Stone) is very expensive. Yesterday after his Bible study, Luke decided he wants to learn Greek. He copied pages from his bible workbook with the Greek alphabet and certain words commonly found in the Bible. I also found a website with pronunciations for him and "survival" phrases to learn. I told him if he could learn Greek just by using online & library resources, I would pay him at the end of the year as a grade, as much as I believe a good curriculum might have cost. If he only learns the alphabet and a few other phrases or words...$5, depending on how much I think he's learned or understands...up to $30. So yes, I'm bribing a bit, but I think it's a good trade to see how self-taught he can be.
Then of course, Grace's ears perked up talking about money, and she went all in with FRENCH. :) I have a textbook still from college that has pictures and teaches conversationally, so we're going to work on that together. She looks forward to speaking a little to her new friends from Haiti, Pedro & Miralda.
Then my friend Ronda called (Pedro & Miralda's Mom) and she said her kids have learned languages on
this site. We're downloading it now! Tres bien, Merci!
I love that they want to learn new things. I love that with homeschooling they get to choose what they want to learn. I love that they are learning that they can teach themselves and it doesn't take money to do it! And they are learning that the more educated they are, the more it pays off in the end! All things I hope they take with them when they leave this little nest.
