I should clarify that I love *all* languages, French being my favorite foreign language thus far. -- But I am increasingly fascinated by Latin, and I am looking for some resources with which I might study it. Tutors and classes, while the most compelling options, are not practical in this case.
So how do you suggest I learn this dead language on my own?
2006-07-12 07:10:45 · 10 answers · asked by askingjonas 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Always wear under wear. Har dee har.
^_^
2006-07-12 08:30:46 · update #1
I have been taking Latin for almost 5 years now. It was not until I started using Wheelock's Latin textbook that I really felt I was learning anything. It's the most widely used Latin textbook (especially in colleges). The book consists of 40 chapters covering almost everything, from basic vocabulary and cases to complex sentence structure and deponent verbs. Once you have "finished" learning the grammar (which is never entirely possible), I would highly recommend Wheelock's Latin Reader, as it contains actual works from the Vulgate, Pliny the Younger and Cicero. Translating and reading actual Latin texts is the best way to reinforce what you've learned.
A basic, fundamental understanding is key. Learn the cases and numerous verb tenses and the battle is half won.
2006-07-12 08:48:40 · answer #1 · answered by Rhiannon 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It isn't really a dead language. They speak it in the Vatican and Medieval Latin is spoken in parts of Switzerland. You can get course tapes for it like any other language or you can find a university that offers it on-line. Try Theological colleges. If you know French then you won't have a really hard time although the grammar is really bizarre.
2006-07-12 14:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by Constant_Traveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new software program named Rosetta Stone teaches you Latin as well as over 23 other languages.
2006-07-12 14:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by chief_eagle_wing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear friend I did speranto without teacher and I lear how to write that old languague. I suggest go to the library if you life in the states it can be better because is a lot information for latin and you can request to the front desk those CD,tapes ,books.for you and enjoy!!!
2006-07-12 14:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the bookstore. They will have books/tapes to help you learn any language. Latin is very popular, so you will have lots of options
2006-07-12 14:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps to hear languages that are close to it, Italian and greek being the closesttpes and distance learning courses are available, you might find a catholic preist willing to help with pronounciation, their speech is not the same as in university but close enough for a start. translate this UBI SUB UBI
2006-07-12 14:30:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard the Wheelocks Latin series are excellent resources.
http://www.wheelockslatin.com/
2006-07-12 14:19:32 · answer #7 · answered by Lao Polyglot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can learn this through reading it only...remember that there is no one who really knows what the correct pronunciation of certain words was...ie senecio ...could be pronounced senekio or se knee ci o
2006-07-12 14:18:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
k i dont know latin but i know pig latin its easy and cool all ya do is put the first letter in the back and pronoucne the last letter with an A sound so ***** would be itchBA but you cant pronounce it (itchbuh).
2006-07-12 14:16:11 · answer #9 · answered by Hey there 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Best online university in my country:
http://www.uoc.edu/web/eng/index.html
It issues official european titles.
2006-07-12 14:15:55 · answer #10 · answered by aixisou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋