Why learn Latin? “Latin is a rich, ancient language, and is still very much alive in the languages that we speak today. It plays a vital role in a classical education, training students in grammar, how a language works, and how to think critically. Learning Latin greatly expands English vocabulary and introduces students to the original work of some of the most influential writers in history.Approximately 50% of English is derived from Latin. About 80-90% of 2-syllable words come from Latin. Learning it will help students see the structure of language, helping them with English or any other language they may learn. It also eases transition into any of the other Romance Languages as up to 90% of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Romanian words are derived from Latin.
Knowledge of Latin will help in vocations such as law, science, music, medicine, theology and philosophy.
"Prima uses a clear and systematic format to introduce Latin to young students. It teaches important English and Latin grammar concepts, as well as vocabulary, sayings, prayers, hymns, and constellations. Some of the material covered in Prima is:
"Prima uses a clear and systematic format to introduce Latin to young students. It teaches important English and Latin grammar concepts, as well as vocabulary, sayings, prayers, hymns, and constellations. Some of the material covered in Prima is:
- Recognizing English and Latin Verbs
- Invisible Verbs
- Recognizing English and Latin Nouns
- Proper Nouns & Pronouns
- Prepositions
- Adjectives
- Adverbs
- To Be Verbs
- Present and Future Tenses
- First Conjugation
- First Declension
- 125 Latin Vocabulary Words
- Approximately 150 Latin Derivatives
- 25 great Latin Sayings
- 4 Latin Prayers in full
- 4 Latin Hymns on the audio CD
- 12 Constellations
- Latin Numbers one through ten
- English & Latin Alphabet, vowels and consonants
Prima Latina is an introduction to Christian Latin for young elementary students. It was written to transition directly into Latina Christiana, allowing students to complete an entire Latin sequence without missing important concepts or vocabulary."
We will enrich our study by learning something of the Roman culture and singing some songs in Latin.
Curriculum: Prima Latina from Memoria Press.
Materials needed:
Prima Latina Student book
These books will need to be brought to class each week along with a pencil and colored index cards.
Homework will consist of:
- Reviewing weekly vocabulary words (5 min daily)
- Complete worksheet activity if not done in class
- Optional free on-line games to play to increase skills
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