How to Teach a Foreign Language
What to do about teaching foreign language? Fortunately there are a number of ways to go about this. Teaching with a traditional curriculum is a possibility but only if one of the parents (or grandparents?) is fairly fluent in the language. Traditional curriculum assumes a level of expertise of the instructor.
Computer-based curriculum is successful for many, but you have to be sure that it is not just a conversational-based program. The largest number of home schoolers uses Rosetta Stone, but it does come in several versions – you definitely have to use the home school version and not the conversational version. If you manage to get a used copy be aware that the original home school version covers two years of high school in each level but the new home school version only covers one year per level. This approach does not work for students who do not enjoy computer work and need the stimulation of others to motivate them.
Taking classes either with a home school co-op or cover school or even a community college is another way that many have earned high school foreign language credit. Check out the credentials of the teacher and make sure (especially with co-ops) that the instructor is really teaching at the high school level. If your student takes a foreign language at a community college they can often satisfy college requirements at the same time (be aware most community colleges do have a minimum age requirement).