Latin course Classical Latin 201

1. Lesson 1: Cato about the Greeks

This first lesson features a two-page Latin text about the... more This first lesson features a two-page Latin text about the fears some Roman politicians voiced about the culturally advanced Greeks. The new grammar is the past participle. less

2. Lesson 2: Mucius Scaevola (part 1)

Here we read the first part of the story of Mucius... more Here we read the first part of the story of Mucius Scaevola, a little-known Roman hero. Grammar: the perfect tense less

3. Lesson 3: Mucius Scaevola (part 2)

Continuing the story of Mucius Scaevola - and looking at... more Continuing the story of Mucius Scaevola - and looking at the pronouns is, ea and id. less

4. Lesson 4: Theft of the Sabinians

The legend of the theft of the Sabinians is one of the... more The legend of the theft of the Sabinians is one of the must-know cultural things about Ancient Rome. Grammar: pluperfect and future perfect less

5. Lesson 5: Brennus & Vae Victis

Do you know where the saying "Vae victis" (Woe to the... more Do you know where the saying "Vae victis" (Woe to the defeated) was first heard? This is only one of the many entertaining stories we read COMPLETELY IN LATIN in this course. Grammar: the perfect infinitive less

6. Lesson 6: Hannibal's End

Everybody heard of Hannibal's military exploits. However,... more Everybody heard of Hannibal's military exploits. However, after he was forced to return home, we don't hear anything more about him. This story relates his end. Grammar: the Passive less

7. Lesson 7: Manliana Imperia

This is a story told about the consul Manlius, which has... more This is a story told about the consul Manlius, which has given rise to the term "Manlian orders" (in Latin, anyway). No new grammar this time, just a big review. less

8. Lesson 8: Daedalus and Icarus

Who hasn't heard of Icarus flying too close to the sun?... more Who hasn't heard of Icarus flying too close to the sun? It's a great opportunity to read THREE PAGES OF LATIN without any major difficulties - we've come a long way! Grammar: adjectives of the 3rd declension less

9. Lesson 9: Latona and the Lycian Farmers

Another colourful Roman myth, this time about the Goddess... more Another colourful Roman myth, this time about the Goddess Latona. New grammar: the Subjunctive less

10. Lesson No. 10: the Flood

Every ethnic group recalls a big flood. This is the Roman... more Every ethnic group recalls a big flood. This is the Roman variation of the legend. New grammar: i stems of the 3rd declension less

11. Lesson No. 11: Polycrates

The story of the Greek king Polycrates - in Latin though,... more The story of the Greek king Polycrates - in Latin though, not Ancient Greek! Grammar: comparative and superlative less

12. Lesson No. 12: Emperor Gallienus

Gallienus and the fake gems - an amusing story from the... more Gallienus and the fake gems - an amusing story from the later years of the Roman empire. New grammar: ablativus absolutus less

13. Review 1

If you don't understand something, just schedule this... more If you don't understand something, just schedule this review session. No new grammar or vocabulary, just lots of explanations and exercises tailored to your needs! less

14. Review 2

If you don't understand something, just schedule this... more If you don't understand something, just schedule this review session. No new grammar or vocabulary, just lots of explanations and exercises tailored to your needs! less

15. Review 3

If you don't understand something, just schedule this... more If you don't understand something, just schedule this review session. No new grammar or vocabulary, just lots of explanations and exercises tailored to your needs! less

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