Latin I, Fourth Quarter

This is the fourth and last course that covers the first year of learning the Latin language.  It explains the present system passive of the second, third and fourth conjugation verbs it also explores the concept of the perfect system active (the last three tenses of the indicative active, namely the perfect, the pluperfect and the future perfect. And finally it explains diverse uses of the ablative (means, agent and accompaniment).  Again, it covers basic sentence structure, syntax, grammar and conjugation

The course requires the students to have access to Henle Latin First Year (paperback or digital) as well as the reference grammar book (paperback or digital).  The acquisition of “Looking at Latin” can be helpful but not necessary.

This fourth quarter should take about eight (8) weeks to complete.  The work includes the study of the lectures (videos), the memorization work (vocabulary, declension, conjugation and grammar rules) and the written work (exercises).

Once this course is completed, the logical step is to sign up for Latin II.  Be aware that Henle, Latin First Year is covered in Latin I and Latin II.  Latin III is available as well.

This course if taken seriously will give you a very solid foundation in the language of Caesar and Cicero.  And it might actually fulfill some homeschooling requirement for High School foreign language credits.

Bonam Fortunam! (Good Luck!)

Who this course is for:

• FOR homeschooling students looking to fulfill their language requirements
• FOR students with interests in languages
• FOR students with interests in classical studies
• FOR students with interests in ancient history
• FOR students who have completed Latin I, Third Quarter (or equivalent)
• NOT FOR students looking for an easy language to study
• NOT FOR students with previous knowledge in Latin