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Introduction to Latin I with Lingua Latina

Course Description:

This 32-week course introduces high school students to Latin through the immersive, reading-based approach of Hans H. Ørberg’s Lingua Latina per se Illustrata: Familia Romana. Covering Chapters 1–8 (or all the way to 12 if we're very ambitious!), students will follow the daily life of a Roman family while building vocabulary, mastering basic grammar, and developing reading fluency. The course emphasizes comprehension over translation, using contextual clues and repetition to foster natural language acquisition. Through discussions, exercises, and cultural explorations, students will gain a foundation in Latin and an appreciation for Roman culture, preparing them for further language study or classical literature.

Course Details:

• Duration: 32 weeks, 45 minutes per session

• Schedule: Tuesdays, beginning August 26, 2025, 11:00-11:45 AM

• Cost: $350 (Scholarships, sibling discounts, and payment plans available)

• Grades: 9th - 12th grades

• Prerequisites: None

Course Objectives:

• Read and comprehend simple Latin narratives.

• Acquire a foundational vocabulary of approximately 400–500 Latin words.

• Understand basic Latin grammar (e.g., nominative/accusative cases, present tense verbs).

• Explore Roman family life and culture through the text.

• Develop language-learning skills applicable to Latin and beyond.