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Description
Breaking the Spanish Barrier and Breaking the French Barrier
are middle school and high school foreign language learning options that are
homeschool-friendly. Students learn the four language skills of speaking,
listening, reading, and writing, with a healthy dose of culture and fun in
every lesson! Online access provides cultural videos, grammar exercises, and
interactive vocabulary flashcards. The narrative teaching style feels comfortable
and engaging.
Students are required to have a consumable worktext and
answer key, plus access to online instruction and resources.
Components:
- Student Edition is a consumable black & white student lesson workbook. Each student needs their own. In the Vamos and En Camino levels, colorful student editions come with online access.
- Answer Key includes answers to the Student Edition.
- Test Program includes all tests, quizzes, and answers for the course.
- Oasis is a laminated pocket guide full of useful phrases and vocabulary.
- Access Codes provide 12 months of online access to cultural videos, vocabulary, grammar exercises, and more! This code is renewable 30 days from the end of your access for a reasonable fee.
- Homeschool Packages include all you will need for 1 student—1 year—1 high school credit.
Level 1 (Beginner) starts with an introduction section called the Ten Steps. This provides a time for the student to become familiar with the look and sounds of the language before they begin the actual lessons. In addition to vocabulary, students will learn to use the present tense, preterit, and imperfect verb tenses.
New for 2024 is Breaking the Spanish Barrier 1A Vamos! and 1B En Camino. Completing both levels will place a student in Level 2 (Intermediate). Each course is one
full year and includes more practice and review than the full Level 1. This is
an ideal option for a student in middle or high school who prefers more time
with a concept before moving on.
Level 2 (Intermediate) starts with a good review of Level 1 content before moving forward. See the Level 2 description for details.
Level 3 (Advanced) reviews the first two years, adding more advanced grammar concepts. See the Level 3 description for details.
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.