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Angel
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Posted: Sept 28 2009 at 4:58pm \| IP Logged

My dd has informed me she wants to learn Chinese and French. At the same time.

I have a little background in French, none in Chinese. Any recommendations for good elementary/middle school language programs? That don't cost an arm and a leg?

Alternatively... would Rosetta Stone be useful for a 5th grader? I could possibly invest in Chinese, and then maybe Memoria Press First Start French. I'm afraid that it would be best if she could do additional languages on her own, though... not sure I have a lot of time to sit down with her at this point, since it's hard enough just going over math.

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Posted: Sept 28 2009 at 9:22pm \| IP Logged

We are enjoying The Easy Spanish right now (my oldest is a 5th grader). The creators of it have a French version http://www.theeasyfrench.com/. Maybe this would be interesting for her? It is set up to be used independently or with others. If this is interesting to you and you have any questions, I'll try to help answer them.

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Posted: Sept 29 2009 at 6:41am \| IP Logged

I highly recommend Rosetta Stone. I know it's pricey but we love it and I am learning Italian! (My kids and Hubby are learning Spanish, but that is my first language, so I think I have it covered

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You can let them do it on their own with Rosetta Stone, too!

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Posted: Oct 01 2009 at 9:38am \| IP Logged

The Michel Thomas Method Speak Mandarin chinese for beginners course might work for you. We are using their beginner Italian (along with Kolbe's Italian course) and their Michel Thomas Method Speak French for beginners and we all love them! Read the reviews on Amazon and see what you think.

Good luck!

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Posted: Oct 01 2009 at 12:13pm \| IP Logged

How timely. My dd10 wants to learn French, so this post is answering my questions. Thanks!

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Posted: Oct 01 2009 at 2:41pm \| IP Logged

Mimi

Thanks for that, I find it very reassuring from one who knows the language.

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