First Year Latin (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William C. Collar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484123742 ISBN 13: 9780484123747

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master Latin foundations quickly with a focused, teacher-friendly course.

The book is designed for beginners, delivering compact lessons that emphasize the Latin verb and its many forms. Each lesson stays within a tight two‑page limit to keep learners engaged, with deliberate practice and clear progression from grammar to usage. A teaching approach centers on observation and comparison, using tenses formed similarly across conjugations to ease memory and build enduring habits.

Key features help both students and instructors stay on track: concise translation practice, regular review sections, and a graded reading program that grows in difficulty. A helpful index and essential grammar notes make it easier to reference rules as you learn. The book also includes a teacher’s manual with strategic suggestions to support class instruction and learning goals.

• Brief, two-page lessons focused on efficient memorization and practice
• Verb-centered progression with side‑by‑side tense comparisons
• Built‑in reviews and carefully graded Selections for Reading
• Teacher resources, reference rules, and a practical index

Ideal for readers beginning Latin study or those seeking a solid, structured foundation in the language.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484123742
• ISBN 13: 9780484123747
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 333