Latin course Classical Latin 101

Languages

Latin

Level

Basic

Lessons

School

None

This beginner course will introduce you to Classical Latin. Even absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of Latin will find it easy and enjoyable to follow this course. The focus will be mostly on understanding written Classical Latin, such as you can find in texts by Caesar, Ovid, Catullus, Pliny, Seneca and many other Roman authors. You will learn all important points of grammar, although grammar will not play as big of a role as it does in traditional textbooks. Upon completing this course, you will be able to understand simple prose retellings of the famous Graeco-Roman myths with the occasional help of a dictionary. Then you can go on to take my Latin 201 course, which will lead you up to a level where you can read original texts in Classical Latin. This course is brought to you by http://www.LearnLangs.com .

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1. Lesson 1: First steps

Topics covered: Latin and Classical... more Topics covered: Latin and Classical Latin pronunciation beginning of the story some vocabulary short grammar notes exercises extension: Latin for everyday use less

2. Lesson 2: Commotion at the Amphitheatre

We are in an amphitheatre, and the gladiator games are... more We are in an amphitheatre, and the gladiator games are about to begin. Dive into the atmosphere! This is the second lesson in an entertaining series teaching basic Classical Latin. less

3. Lesson 3: A Fight

In this third lesson we will look at the imperative for... more In this third lesson we will look at the imperative for singular and plural and learn more about gladiator fights. less

4. Lesson 4: We are waiting for him, too!

This Latin lesson will introduce the rest of the regular... more This Latin lesson will introduce the rest of the regular conjugation, focussing around an interesting conversation. less

5. Lesson 5: Marcus is my friend

This lesson introduces the conjugation of esse - to be.... more This lesson introduces the conjugation of esse - to be. It's easy on new vocabulary. less

6. Lesson 6: Review

Reviewing all previous lesson texts, we will cement the... more Reviewing all previous lesson texts, we will cement the vocabulary in our brain. We will also have a closer look at small things that did not receive much attention up till now. less

7. Lesson 7: Serious thoughts

In this lesson we will see Latin sentences with more than... more In this lesson we will see Latin sentences with more than one verb. less

8. Lesson 8: This is new!

Walking through Rome, we notice a new building. Grammar:... more Walking through Rome, we notice a new building. Grammar: more cases. This lesson also contains a Latin Christmas carol. less

9. Lesson 9: An interesting encounter

Marcus meets a friend of Cornelia's. Grammar: more cases. Marcus meets a friend of Cornelia's. Grammar: more cases. less

10. Lesson No. 10: Greeks in Rome

While continuing the conversation from the previous lesson,... more While continuing the conversation from the previous lesson, this lesson gives an outlook on the Latin past tense. The main feature is still the case system however. less

11. Lesson No. 11: Heard at a Pub

This lesson introduces the future tense. This lesson introduces the future tense. less

12. Lesson No. 12: Quiz as General Review

Play this quiz game to see if you remember all that you... more Play this quiz game to see if you remember all that you learned in the past lessons! less

13. Review of the A- and O-Declension (1st and 2nd Decl.)

Review of the A- and O- Declensions (1st and 2nd... more Review of the A- and O- Declensions (1st and 2nd Declension). less

14. Review of the AcI and posse OR general review

Subclauses in Latin can be a tricky thing - review them... more Subclauses in Latin can be a tricky thing - review them with these materials. less

15. Review of the Consonantic Declension (3rd Decl.)

Review of the Consonantic Declension (3rd Declension) and... more Review of the Consonantic Declension (3rd Declension) and other things that were taught. less

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