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The Old Schoolhouse ★★★★★

"My daughter had a wonderful experience with Breaking the Spanish Barrier... The lessons were clear and well-organized, making it easy for her to grasp new concepts. The interactive exercises kept her engaged, and the immediate feedback helped her learn from her mistakes. Overall, Breaking the Spanish Barrier proved to be an effective and enjoyable resource for learning Spanish."

— The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

Why Choose Breaking the Barrier for Homeschool?

Our curriculum has been refined over nearly three decades to support independent learning and give parents confidence in teaching language arts.

Complete Independence

Students can work through lessons independently with clear explanations and immediate feedback.

No Additional Purchase Required

Everything needed for a full academic year is included. Open the book and begin.

Flexible Pacing

Adapt the schedule to your family's rhythm with our pacing guides as a starting framework.

Proven Results

Since 1997, thousands of homeschool families have built strong language foundations with our program.

The Homeschool Package

Each Homeschool Package provides everything needed for one complete academic year of language study:

Student Edition Textbook: Clear explanations, extensive vocabulary, cultural content, and hundreds of exercises in a durable hardcover format.

Online Access (12 months): Interactive exercises with instant feedback, native-speaker audio, flashcards, cultural articles, and video content. Activate when you're ready to begin. Renew if you need more time.

Answer Key Booklet: Complete solutions for all textbook exercises.

Test Program: Chapter tests with answer keys and grading guidelines.

Vocabulary Quizzes: Regular assessments to reinforce learning.

Oasis Dictionary: Quick-reference guide for essential vocabulary and verb conjugations.

Pacing Guide: Suggested schedule for completing the program over 36 weeks, with flexibility for your family's needs.

Designed for Student Independence

Students work through lessons at their own pace with clear explanations and self-checking exercises. All parent resources—including answer keys, tests, and grading guidelines—are included in the package.

Explore Our Programs

Choose the right starting point for your student. Each program is complete and self-contained.

Spanish

Five levels from absolute beginner through advanced. Start with Vamos Beginner "A" or Spanish Level 1/Beginner. 

View Spanish Programs

French

Three levels: Level 1/Beginner, Level 2/Intermediate, and Level 3/Advanced. Build strong foundations with our proven, student-friendly approach.

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