Latin: A Clear Guide to Syntax (Anthem Education) - Softcover

Seigel, Mike

 
9781843312987: Latin: A Clear Guide to Syntax (Anthem Education)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1843312980 ISBN 13: 9781843312987
Publisher: Anthem Press, 2009

Synopsis

A clear and concise guide to Latin designed to lead students between the ages of 14 to 18 through a series of illustrative examples, readings, vocabulary lists, and translation exercises, and onto mastery of the language. Each chapter is carefully focussed and complete with vocabulary lists to effortlessly build upon past lessons.

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About the Author

Mike Seigel studied Classics at New College, Oxford. He was Head of Classics at Colet Court from 1976-1987, taught at St Paul's School and is also a former Head of Rokeby Prep School. He currently teaches Classics at Tiffin Boy's School, Kingston.

From the Back Cover

'This is a book of very great value ... Its virtues are lucidity of explanation, utterly authentic 'scholarship-style' questions and sheer scope of relevant practice delivered.'
"Chris Jackson, Head of Classics, King's College School, London" 'An excellent source of material for those pupils who want to secure their grasp of syntax, extend their vocabulary and improve their translation skills.'
"Stephen Baldock, former High Master, St Paul's School, London" 'A thorough, lively and useful survey.'
"Dr J.B. Katz, Head of Classics, Westminster School" 'The exercises and passages are really useful. It makes teaching Latin language a lot easier!'
"Claire Le Hur, Head of Classics, Rugby School"
The purpose of this text is to increase the understanding of Latin syntax and to provide further practice in translation for students with an existing enthusiasm for, and understanding of, Latin. With challenging exercises, vocabulary lists, practical translations and illustrative examples, Mike Seigel's "Latin: A Clear Guide to Syntax" is a concise and comprehensive course designed to develop and hone the skills of committed students of the language.
'Learning should be both stimulating and enjoyable', says Mike Seigel. Mike Seigel studied Classics at New College, Oxford. He was Head of Classics at Colet Court from 1976-1987, taught at St. Paul's School and is also a former Head of Rokeby Prep School. Currently, he teaches Classics at Tiffin School.

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Publisher
Anthem Press
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1843312980
ISBN 13 
9781843312987
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
208