Intensive Latin through Extensive Reading (Novice to Intermediate)
Instructor:
Victor Kaplun
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 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 easily sight-read and discuss intermediate-level Latin texts and be ready to approach the better-quality material for extensive reading, such as Pugio Brūtī or Ad Alpēs.
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 very beginning. Grammar will be taught primarily in Latin as well.
Sessions will take place via Zoom and are capped at 6 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
16 1.5-hour sessions over 8 weeks
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST*
June 29, 2025 - July 18, 2025
*The course will observe US time, including major US federal holidays. If participants miss a session because they are observing a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost:
USD 600 ($25/ hour)
What you’ll need:
Lingua Latina per se Illustrata, Pars I - Familia Romana by H.H. Orberg
Zoom
Decent internet
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam
A quiet space for classes
All classes will be recorded in case participants must miss a segment, and folks can sign up for the classes if they can’t make the time and still receive all recordings and materials.
Instructor:
Victor Kaplun
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 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 easily sight-read and discuss intermediate-level Latin texts and be ready to approach the better-quality material for extensive reading, such as Pugio Brūtī or Ad Alpēs.
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 very beginning. Grammar will be taught primarily in Latin as well.
Sessions will take place via Zoom and are capped at 6 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
16 1.5-hour sessions over 8 weeks
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST*
June 29, 2025 - July 18, 2025
*The course will observe US time, including major US federal holidays. If participants miss a session because they are observing a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost:
USD 600 ($25/ hour)
What you’ll need:
Lingua Latina per se Illustrata, Pars I - Familia Romana by H.H. Orberg
Zoom
Decent internet
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam
A quiet space for classes
All classes will be recorded in case participants must miss a segment, and folks can sign up for the classes if they can’t make the time and still receive all recordings and materials.
Instructor:
Victor Kaplun
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 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 easily sight-read and discuss intermediate-level Latin texts and be ready to approach the better-quality material for extensive reading, such as Pugio Brūtī or Ad Alpēs.
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 very beginning. Grammar will be taught primarily in Latin as well.
Sessions will take place via Zoom and are capped at 6 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
16 1.5-hour sessions over 8 weeks
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST*
June 29, 2025 - July 18, 2025
*The course will observe US time, including major US federal holidays. If participants miss a session because they are observing a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost:
USD 600 ($25/ hour)
What you’ll need:
Lingua Latina per se Illustrata, Pars I - Familia Romana by H.H. Orberg
Zoom
Decent internet
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam
A quiet space for classes
All classes will be recorded in case participants must miss a segment, and folks can sign up for the classes if they can’t make the time and still receive all recordings and materials.
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