

This is an elementary Latin course accompanied with a detailed grammar based upon Kennedy's Public School Latin Grammar designed to introduce one to the world of classical languages. A basic understanding of grammatical terminology would be helpful; however, it is not required. Basic definitions of terms will be explained in Lessons 1 and 2, and later elaborated as needed.

For detailed explanations and examples of English grammatical terms, please consult the English Grammar textbook. However, Latin grammar is quite different from that of English, and thus it requires different grammatical terms to explain the concepts. These will be taught as needed.

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A Progressive Latin Grammar and Exercises [ edit ]

Introduction to the origins and structure of Latin:

Chapter 1: Basic Sentences

Chapter 2: Complex Sentences

Chapter 3: Advanced Sentences

Chapter 4: The Subjunctive Mood and Complex Sentences

Chapter 5: Review

Revision Review of all five noun and adjective declensions. Revision Revise work on all verb conjugations and learned forms. Translation Translate a passage from Catullus. Exercises Review of subjunctive forms. Exercises Review of passive forms. Translation Revision Ideas and memory tools for language patterns in conjugation and declining. Chapter 5 Verse Poem about Latin

Spoken Latin [ edit ]

This is a test chapter to teach those who wish to learn Latin which they can use in their daily lives.

Appendices [ edit ]

About the Book [ edit ]

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