Is Latin a language worth learning for the sake of just learning it? I mean with it being a dead language and all, would learning it for fun be worth it. If so, what are good, and easy websites to learn them from.
2006-12-15 00:43:08 · 5 answers · asked by john michael 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
it is a very good language to learn. although it can be hard in places, for example the grammar, it helps you to understand the roots of our modern languages - especially those such as english, french, spanish, and italian. it is also very fun to learn!
at least, i think it is.
2006-12-15 02:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I suppose it's. It's no longer fairly a useless language, despite the fact that. It's nonetheless spoken within the Vatican. It's additionally the basis of a number of generally-spoken languages, similar to French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Learned Latin will make studying anybody of those languages simpler. Many English phrases are derived from Latin phrases; simply take a appear on the dictionary and realize the etymology of the phrases there. Learning another language, without reference to whether or not or no longer it is generally used anymore, raises the mind's productiveness and is helping one see matters in a brand new mild. In different phrases, opt for it!
2016-09-03 17:33:02 · answer #2 · answered by shiva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely worth while if you want to have a good command of English and to be able to learn the Romance Languages (all of which are a modern form of Latin) to a high standard. I started learning it for fun when I was six (taught by my father) and nowadays I couldn't be without it! It has helped me with studies of modern language and law. An invaluable tool!
http://www.cherryh.com/www/latin_language.htm
2006-12-15 01:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its neither fun nor easy. It is completely pointless! Except for impressing some friends by knowing the latin verses of o come all ye faithful, i've never used it. And that only works as long as i get new friends every year!
2006-12-15 00:52:51 · answer #4 · answered by Casper P.D. 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Would really depend on what you plan on doing. For instance, if your planning on studying the works of the Bible it would be useful or if you study some of the ancient civilizations.
2006-12-15 00:51:40 · answer #5 · answered by vickeymcgee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋