How to Homeschool World Languages in High School
By Vicki on 20 June 2011 / Curricula, Foreign Languages, High School, World Languages / 5 Comments
We live in a world where it is not uncommon to meet people who count English as their second language. It is good for those of us who spoke English first to also speak another language.
Many states and homeschool programs require at least 2 credits of a foreign (world) language. A number of colleges want 3 or 4 credits in the same language.
The allowed languages vary from place to place, so check HSLDA’s website for information (and join, too) on state requirements.
In our area, these languages count:
-Any non-English language currently being spoken
-Latin, Biblical Hebrew and Greek
-Sign Language
There are various ways to earn the credit:
-Take classes at the local homeschool umbrella
-Do a language co-op
-Work with a tutor
-On your own: try immersion courses (where the entire course is taught in the language) such as Rosetta Stone (homeschool version), Powerglide
-On your own: try grammar-based curricula such as Switched-on Schoolhouse
For struggling learners, there are ways to make the World Languages credit happen. However, you might need to work with your local homeschool advisor to see what is permissible in your area.
How have your homeschoolers been learning world languages?
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Kyle Thorp
June 20, 2011 8:58 amOn thing I've seen people do at college is language tables. Students who are studying a a certain language grab a table in the cafeteria and eat together while carrying on a conversation in that language. I think it's a neat idea even for homeschool students.
kym
June 20, 2011 10:22 amLove it, Kyle!
kym
June 20, 2011 8:17 amAs the Spanish teacher at our local umbrella school and the mom of 4 homeschool language learners, I cannot say enough about the value of practicing the language with other people.
Families who have chosen one of the "independent study" forms of language learning have done best combining it with some form of group interaction/conversation.
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Marilyn
June 20, 2011 8:06 amMy children have always taken classes at our local umbrella school.. One son went on to study Biblical Greek in college. Missions trips made learning a foreign language seem more valuable.