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The course is designed to introduce you to the Latin language or remind you what you have learned before, revising and building on your basic knowledge.
What will we cover?
Based on chapters 1 and 2 of Latin to GCSE Part 1 by Cullen & Taylor (see below). You will be introduced to the pronunciation of Latin and you will learn about the conjugation of verbs and the use of some cases.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Construct simple sentences using the present tense of regular verbs
Recognise, translate, and use the present tense of the irregular verb sum (“to be”)
Identify and translate simple sentences that use the nominative and accusative cases
Translate and compose simple sentences using common prepositions.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a course for complete beginners, although those who have some previous knowledge of Latin may wish to join for revision purposes. As the course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class. If you have never studied grammar before, you may benefit from attending one of the short courses titled “Grammar for ancient languages: an introduction”.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course consists of grammar instructions, grammar exercises and translation with a high level of student interaction (individual, pair and group work). Students are expected to do the homework regularly, check the material uploaded on Google Classroom and participate in oral classroom activities. Homework will require approx. 1-2 hours per week. Here are some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The textbook will be Latin to GCSE: Part 1, by H. Cullen and J. Taylor, Bloomsbury: 2016 (ISBN 9781780934402). We recommend you purchase the book after the first session of the course, after you’ve ascertained that the class is suitable for you.
Judith has been teaching Classics (and other subjects) to both adults and children for over 10 years, and before that worked as a teacher of English as a Foreign Language, as a journalist, and in charities. She has taught at the Open University, Royal Holloway, and Birkbeck and is currently Head of Classics at a school in North London, and finds the similarities and difference sbetween adult and school education both challenging and fascinating. Having returned to formal education as a mature student herself, to pursue postgraduate work in Greek cultural and intellectual history, she has a strong commitment to continuing education. She has degrees from Oxford University and Royal Holloway, University of London and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Judith's love of ancient language, literature, philosophy, and archaeology arises from an overridng interest in ideas, and in the ways that we can learn about how people have thought in different times and places.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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This is a live online course. You will need:<br />
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.<br />
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.<br />
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You will be introduced to the pronunciation of Latin and you will learn about the conjugation of verbs and the use of some cases.</p><ul><li>Construct simple sentences using the present tense of regular verbs</li><li>Recognise, translate, and use the present tense of the irregular verb sum (“to be”)</li><li>Identify and translate simple sentences that use the nominative and accusative cases</li><li>Translate and compose simple sentences using common prepositions.</li></ul><p>This is a course for complete beginners, although those who have some previous knowledge of Latin may wish to join for revision purposes. 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You will be introduced to the pronunciation of Latin and you will learn about the conjugation of verbs and the use of some cases.</p><ul><li>Construct simple sentences using the present tense of regular verbs</li><li>Recognise, translate, and use the present tense of the irregular verb sum (“to be”)</li><li>Identify and translate simple sentences that use the nominative and accusative cases</li><li>Translate and compose simple sentences using common prepositions.</li></ul><p>This is a course for complete beginners, although those who have some previous knowledge of Latin may wish to join for revision purposes. 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