Do you want to start using Latin as an active language for the first time? Have you done it before but it's been a while and you feel like you could use a refresher from 0? In this course, we'll start from "0" and introduce the rudiments of conversational Latin for use in Spoken Latin events, and the classroom. We'll cover topics ranging from basic greetings and survival skills to getting around day-to-day and discussing the basic grammatical features of texts.
Students are highly encouraged to also register for the mixed level conversation hour that follows this course for an additional opportunity to practice these skills.
N.B: This course assumes a good, basic, grasp of Latin grammatical fundamentals.
Type: Speaking | Level: (See above)
Language of instruction: Latin & English as needed
Class size cap: 6 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: October 1, 2025 - November 19, 2025
Meets (EST*): Wednesdays, 6:00 PM | 8 sessions (1 hour each)
Materials: The instructor will provide any required materials.
Zoom
Decent internet connection
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
*The course will observe US time and thus will change according to daylight saving time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Education should be accessible. Choose the tier that fits your situation — no proof required, no shame included.
Supported — USD 200 total ($25/hour)
for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.
Standard — USD 280 total ($35/hour)
full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.
Sustainer — USD 360 total ($45/hour)
covers your seat & includes a contribution to our scholarship fund. Thank you!
Do you want to start using Latin as an active language for the first time? Have you done it before but it's been a while and you feel like you could use a refresher from 0? In this course, we'll start from "0" and introduce the rudiments of conversational Latin for use in Spoken Latin events, and the classroom. We'll cover topics ranging from basic greetings and survival skills to getting around day-to-day and discussing the basic grammatical features of texts.
Students are highly encouraged to also register for the mixed level conversation hour that follows this course for an additional opportunity to practice these skills.
N.B: This course assumes a good, basic, grasp of Latin grammatical fundamentals.
Type: Speaking | Level: (See above)
Language of instruction: Latin & English as needed
Class size cap: 6 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: October 1, 2025 - November 19, 2025
Meets (EST*): Wednesdays, 6:00 PM | 8 sessions (1 hour each)
Materials: The instructor will provide any required materials.
Zoom
Decent internet connection
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
*The course will observe US time and thus will change according to daylight saving time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Education should be accessible. Choose the tier that fits your situation — no proof required, no shame included.
Supported — USD 200 total ($25/hour)
for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.
Standard — USD 280 total ($35/hour)
full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.
Sustainer — USD 360 total ($45/hour)
covers your seat & includes a contribution to our scholarship fund. Thank you!
NOTA BENE: Classes require a minimum number of participants to run although they may run with fewer participants, at the instructor’s discretion.
More than a week before the start of the course: 100% refund or credit
Less than a week before the first class up until the second class: credit
