First Form Latin Basic Set

Written by Cheryl Lowe (author of the best-selling Latina Christiana), First Form’s grammar-first approach focuses on grammar forms and vocabulary because these are the skills suitable for the grammar stage student. All beginners—regardless of age—are in the grammar stage of learning. Syntax (how to use the grammar) and translation are logic and rhetoric stage skills, respectively, and quickly overwhelm the student unless introduced at a slow, gentle pace and taught for mastery. First Form is the ideal text for all beginners, grades 5 & up, or is a great follow-up to Latina Christiana at any age.

• An 9×7.5 inch Student Text, which is small, concise, and unintimidating with 34 two-page lessons on facing, uncluttered pages.
• An everything-you-could-possibly-need Teacher Manual that includes Student Text inset with answers in colour, “Chalk Talk” scripted lessons, recitation schedule, extensive teaching notes, and an “FYI” (For Your Information) section for extra background.
• A full-size Student Workbook with 4-6 pages of exercises per lesson. These exercises teach concepts through practice and mastery learning.
• A Quizzes and Tests booklet with reproducible weekly quizzes and unit tests that ensure material is being mastered.
• A Teacher Key (for Workbook, Quizzes and Tests.) with answers to the workbook and quizzes/tests.
• Streaming pronunciation audio that includes all vocabulary and grammar forms for each lesson.