Minimus. Latin Shopping Game. Latin for the Average Mom - Real Life at Home. Photo by kladcat Et tu, Brute?
Yeah, that’s about all the Latin I knew prior to homeschooling. But then I got mixed up with the Classical crowd and since the study of Latin goes hand in hand with Classical curriculum, I found myself in the thick of it all wearing nothing but a toga. OK, not really, but I got your attention, didn’t I! Latin in those early years was a nightmare. And then my son asked to learn Latin. I wanted to cry. I had long since sold the old Latin curriculum, and I imagined all other Latin courses would be the same. So, I hit the homeschool convention scene with Latin on the brain. Believing learning Latin had merit. This booth was the Latin for Children booth. You see, Latin for Children is a self-taught curriculum. And guess what?
Did you know much of the English language is comprised of Latin derivatives? I am so glad I gave Latin another chance! Here are a few resources to get you started: Rummy Roots - Great for those who just want to “play” with learning Latin. Course: Latin for Children, Primer A FREE. Half-a-Hundred Acre Wood: Free On-line Latin Resources. Because I am still a beginner in Latin myself, I humbly offer these resources knowing that many of you are lightyears ahead of me.
Last year we placed our extra Latin practice on the backburner, so I have STILL not checked out these resources extensively (or even just a little bit).Until I know a bit more Latin myself, I feel like I can't really judge the best resources available. But for what it's worth, here is what I've found or (in some cases) made: OTHER FREE LATIN RESOURCES:I have to recommend watching this video by Schola Publications. It is fascinating - and motivating - to understand the history of the English language. There are also additional video samples, video workshops, audio workshops with printouts.
If you have some ideas, resources, or links to offer, I would be delighted if you would leave a comment!! Also please notify me of cantankerous links, and I will fix them for you! Linney's Latin Class. Learn the Latin Language by Father Gary Coulter with Fr. Reginald Foster. After taking Latin from Fr.
Reginald "Reggie" Foster - known as the "Pope's Latinist" - I tried to capture some of his "Experience" for learning Latin. Please note: While Fr. Foster is aware of this website he is not responsible and it is entirely unauthorized. (See his quote to the right.) Please note: I am not Fr. Instructions: With just a little memorization, Fr. If you have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can view all the lessons and homeworks as standalone files PDF files. Download the First Experience PDF as a PDF fileDownload the Third Experience PDF as a PDF filePlace this Latin Main Page PDF in the same directory as the other 2 PDFs, and you will have a stand-alone Latin Course!
Who am I? I am Catholic priest who was a student of Fr. Salve optime Fosteri! "Now look here friend. Why is there no Second Experience? Where are the answers? Pictures of our Latin class trip to Formia Home of Cicero, "Father of Latinity"