"Which version should I buy?"

"Are there any advantages to purchasing both versions?"

These questions are important from an educational and a financial standpoint. An understanding of the needs of the students, as well as personal preference, will play a significant role in the decision-making process.

The traditional version of Artes Latinae has withstood the test of time and many customers choose it today. Some lack regular access to a computer with CD-ROM capacity. Others have the computer capability and simply prefer the book and cassette version. Nearly 200,000 students have learned their Latin using the original version; some of most frequently cited reasons include:

• They prefer that their students use and value books.
• They do not want their students to spend so much time in front of a computer screen.
• Their computer(s) may break down and then students would have to postpone lessons.
• Teachers who want to give home assignments know that some students will not have a computer available at home.
• Home school families find books easier to use when traveling.
• Some students learn better with books and tapes.

Many customers with computer capabilities choose the CD-ROM version to take advantage of several enhancements :

• A choice of pronunciations including Dr. Waldo E. Sweet's original, Dr. Robert Sonkowsky's Restored Classical pronunciation; and a Continental Ecclesiastical pronunciation.
• The sound component is easily accessed through the click of an icon, rather the starting, stopping and rewinding of a separate cassette tape.
• Students can more readily identify their errors, as incorrect responses appear on the screen in red at the same time the correct responses appear.
• The "white space" of the individual frames is more attractive and enhances readability by minimizing distraction.
• Students can take advantage of upgrades.

Believe it or not, some customers purchase both the CD-ROM and the traditional versions (at a special discount price.) In their own words, here's why:

• When I first purchased the course, the CD version was not available. But I prefer the CD version, and I was able to get it on special at an "upgrade" price.
• My son and daughter study the course at the same time. One works at the computer and the other uses the book. The next day, they switch.
• I like the enhancements of the CD version, but I am a "book" person and want a book available for reference.
• Some of my students work better at the computer and others like the "feel" of a book.
• Although my children prefer the CD version, we can take the book version with us when we take family trips. This way, there is no interruption of the educational program.
• I do not like to be entirely dependent upon having my computer in working order.
• After purchasing the traditional version, I can purchase the CD version at an upgrade price.

Whichever version you choose, we look forward to being your partner in the valuable study of Latin through this excellent series.