Active Latin from Scratch with LLPSI (Americas) - Novice to Intermediate

from $400.00

Instructor: Victor Kaplun

Course Details

Description

This course is designed primarily for two categories of learners:
1) those who have the grammatical fundamentals of Latin under their belt and are able to translate even AP-level texts, but realise that what they're still missing is the ability to read, understand, and use the language with fluency;
2) those with good meta-linguistic knowledge and experience in learning foreign languages, being fluent in at least one, who are ready for the challenge of bringing a dead language back to life.

At the end of the course, you will acquire the foundational ability to understand Latin as Latin, drastically reducing the difficulty of any future university-level course. While you might not reach Cicero's level of fluency, you will be able to sight-read and discuss lower-intermediate-level Latin texts and be ready to approach the better-quality material for extensive reading, such as
Pugio Bruti or Ad Alpes.

In this course, we will be using the unrivalled
LLPSI: Familia Romana, starting with the first chapter. The course is taught through guided reading and discussion, with copious explanations in the target language and a minimum of translation. You will be using the language to learn the language from the get-go. Grammar will be taught primarily in Latin as well, with elaboration in English as necessary.

Quick Facts

Type: Speaking and Reading  |  Level: Novice to Intermediate

Language of instruction: Latin

Class size cap: 6  |  Platform: Zoom

Dates: September 29, 2025 - November 21, 2025 

Meets (EST*): Mondays, Thursdays, 6:30 PM   |  16 sessions (1 hour 30 minutes each)

Materials: Special materials are required: LLPSI: Familia Romana, optionally Nova Exercitia Latina 

Sessions will be recorded and made available to enrolled participants for review or in case they missed a session.

Tech & Space

  • 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.

Sliding-Scale Pricing Tiers (self-select)

Education should be accessible. Choose the tier that fits your situation — no proof required, no shame included.

  • Supported — USD 400 total ($25/session)
    for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.

  • Standard — USD 640 total ($35/session)
    full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.

  • Sustainer — USD 880 total ($45/session)
    covers your seat and includes a contribution to our scholarship fund. Thank you!

Pricing Tiers:

Instructor: Victor Kaplun

Course Details

Description

This course is designed primarily for two categories of learners:
1) those who have the grammatical fundamentals of Latin under their belt and are able to translate even AP-level texts, but realise that what they're still missing is the ability to read, understand, and use the language with fluency;
2) those with good meta-linguistic knowledge and experience in learning foreign languages, being fluent in at least one, who are ready for the challenge of bringing a dead language back to life.

At the end of the course, you will acquire the foundational ability to understand Latin as Latin, drastically reducing the difficulty of any future university-level course. While you might not reach Cicero's level of fluency, you will be able to sight-read and discuss lower-intermediate-level Latin texts and be ready to approach the better-quality material for extensive reading, such as
Pugio Bruti or Ad Alpes.

In this course, we will be using the unrivalled
LLPSI: Familia Romana, starting with the first chapter. The course is taught through guided reading and discussion, with copious explanations in the target language and a minimum of translation. You will be using the language to learn the language from the get-go. Grammar will be taught primarily in Latin as well, with elaboration in English as necessary.

Quick Facts

Type: Speaking and Reading  |  Level: Novice to Intermediate

Language of instruction: Latin

Class size cap: 6  |  Platform: Zoom

Dates: September 29, 2025 - November 21, 2025 

Meets (EST*): Mondays, Thursdays, 6:30 PM   |  16 sessions (1 hour 30 minutes each)

Materials: Special materials are required: LLPSI: Familia Romana, optionally Nova Exercitia Latina 

Sessions will be recorded and made available to enrolled participants for review or in case they missed a session.

Tech & Space

  • 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.

Sliding-Scale Pricing Tiers (self-select)

Education should be accessible. Choose the tier that fits your situation — no proof required, no shame included.

  • Supported — USD 400 total ($25/session)
    for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.

  • Standard — USD 640 total ($35/session)
    full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.

  • Sustainer — USD 880 total ($45/session)
    covers your seat and 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.

Refund policy:

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