First Year Latin (Classic Reprint)

William C. Collar

ISBN 10: 1330292014 / ISBN 13: 9781330292013

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed guide for teaching Latin to students of fourteen years old. It presents a clear and structured approach, outlining the essential elements of Latin grammar and language acquisition. The author carefully lays out a progression of lessons that build upon each other, starting with the basics of pronunciation and moving on to the intricacies of Latin verb conjugation and sentence structure. The book's approach to teaching Latin is particularly valuable as it recognizes the importance of a strong foundation in English grammar and provides explicit guidance for learners who may not have a deep understanding of their native language. It also emphasizes the significance of learning Latin through comparison, encouraging students to discern the similarities and differences between Latin and English grammar to deepen their understanding of both languages. The book incorporates frequent reviews, reading lessons, and vocabulary exercises to ensure that students retain what they learn and develop a solid working knowledge of the Latin language. This book offers teachers and students a valuable resource for mastering Latin, providing a comprehensive and well-organized framework for acquiring this crucial language that served as the foundation of Western civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330292013_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: First Year Latin (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330292014
• ISBN 13: 9781330292013
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Learning Foreign Languages

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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.