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Intensive Latin: FR from the Middle - Novice to Intermediate
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.
By the end of the course, you will have acquired 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 Ad Alpes, and tackle the start of Roma Aeterna.
In this course, we will be using the unrivalled LLPSI: Familia Romana, starting with chapter 20. The course is taught through guided reading and discussion, with copious explanations in the target language and next to no English. You will be using the language to learn the language. Grammar will be taught in Latin as well.
Quick Facts
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Novice to Intermediate
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 4 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: January 14, 2026 - March 21, 2026
Meets (EST*): Wednesdays,Saturdays, 12:30 AM | 20 sessions (1h 30m each)
Materials: The instructor will provide any required materials.
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 500 total ($25/session)
for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.Standard — USD 700 total ($35/session)
full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.Sustainer — USD 875 total (Standard Tier total + 25%)
full-value rate & your contribution to our LAC scholarship fund. Thank you!
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.
By the end of the course, you will have acquired 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 Ad Alpes, and tackle the start of Roma Aeterna.
In this course, we will be using the unrivalled LLPSI: Familia Romana, starting with chapter 20. The course is taught through guided reading and discussion, with copious explanations in the target language and next to no English. You will be using the language to learn the language. Grammar will be taught in Latin as well.
Quick Facts
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Novice to Intermediate
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 4 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: January 14, 2026 - March 21, 2026
Meets (EST*): Wednesdays,Saturdays, 12:30 AM | 20 sessions (1h 30m each)
Materials: The instructor will provide any required materials.
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 500 total ($25/session)
for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.Standard — USD 700 total ($35/session)
full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.Sustainer — USD 875 total (Standard Tier total + 25%)
full-value rate & your contribution to our LAC 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