This ten-week course is a warm, friendly and relaxed introduction to Latin. There are no exams, no assessments and no pressure - just the pleasure of discovering a language that shaped so much of Western literature, law, science and everyday speech.
Each week we'll build up your understanding of Latin step by step, with plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Over the ten weeks, you'll be introduced to the building blocks of Latin, including:
By the end of the course, you'll have a genuine feel for the language, the confidence to read simple Latin passages and a newfound appreciation for the roots of the words we use every day.
None at all! This course is open to complete beginners. You don't need any prior knowledge of Latin, or indeed any other language - just curiosity and a willingness to have a go!
You won't need to buy anything special. All you need is:
This course is designed as a gentle introduction, but we may offer further, more advanced classes in the future, subject to student interest and demand.