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Publisher Breaking the Barrier, Inc.
Grades 6–12 Ages 11+
Format Physical + Online
Worldview Secular
Price $$–$$$
Learning Style Traditional / Rigorous

About Breaking the Barrier

Breaking the Barrier was created by a language teacher with over 40 years of classroom experience, then adapted specifically for homeschool families. Each level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) represents a full academic year and covers the grammar and vocabulary typically taught across three years of traditional language study, with the Advanced level built to prepare students for AP, SAT II, IB, and college placement exams.

The Homeschool Package combines a durable, reusable student textbook-workbook, an answer key that lets parents grade without knowing the language themselves, a standalone vocabulary reference guide, and online access with audio, video, and interactive exercises synced to the print materials. Middle school-level packages (¡Vamos! and ¡En camino!) are also available for students not yet ready for the high school pace. Each completed level earns one high school credit.

Best for families wanting a rigorous, structured path to real language proficiency, especially for students headed toward AP or college-level coursework.

Why Families Choose It

Genuinely Rigorous

Covers three years of traditional language study, with strong AP/IB prep.

No Language Background Needed

The answer key lets parents grade without knowing French or Spanish themselves.

Clear Credit Structure

One level equals one high school credit, simple for transcripts.

What Families Love

  • Genuinely rigorous — covers what traditional programs teach across three years, with strong AP/IB/SAT II prep at the Advanced level.
  • No French or Spanish background needed to teach or grade it — the answer key does the work.
  • Reusable hardcopy textbook means younger siblings can use the same materials later.
  • Clear one-level-per-credit structure makes high school transcript documentation simple.
  • Online practice tools and flashcards add extra reinforcement beyond the textbook.

Things to Consider

  • Moves at a faster pace than some other high school language programs, best suited to students with at least some prior exposure.
  • One of the pricier language options, especially across all three levels.
  • Primarily grammar and reading/writing focused; some families supplement with a separate conversation practice tool for more speaking opportunities.
  • Middle school-level packages are less established than the flagship high school line.
  • Requires real independent student engagement — not a fully open-and-go, hands-off program.
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