Latin Reading II. Cicero, Epistle 05

In this lesson, we read a fifth letter written by Cicero to his wife Terentia.  We have here a fascinating look into the personal relationship between good Cicero and Julius Caesar, the greatest of all Romans.   Latin Text M.T.C. Terentiae S.P.D. Si vales, bene est: valeo.  Redditae mihi jam tandem … Read more

The Best Latin Homeschool Curriculum (2023)

In this article I would like to discuss what I believe to be the best Latin homeschool curriculum or study program. When we consider the study of a foreign language we have to understand that we’re entering into a study of the art of Grammar for that particular language. The … Read more

Latin Grammar I, Lesson 37. On the Conjugation of Verbs

In this lesson we will continue our study of Latin verbs, learning about how verbs are conjugated. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Lesson I. Ut in declinandis nominibus necesse est cognitum habere genitivum singularem ad ceteros casus numeri utriusque rite flectendos; sic in verbis … Read more

Chant (and Understand) the Salve Regina

Salve Regina Text Salve, Regina, mater misericordiae;vita, dulcedo et spes nostra, salve.Ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevae.Ad te suspiramus gementes et flentesin hac lacrimarum valle.Eia ergo, advocata nostra,illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte.Et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui,nobis post hoc exsilium ostende.O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria. … Read more

How to Identify the Part of Speech in Latin

In our weekly Latin studies live class, we have been working to learn to identify the parts of speech in Latin. From these lessons, I have prepared the following document to help remember/practice this. God bless your studies,Mr. William C. MichaelClassical Liberal Arts Academy

Latin Reading II, Lesson 04. Cicero, Epistle 04 (Nos Neque)

In this lesson, we read a fourth letter written by Cicero to his wife Terentia. As we read, let us consider what this epistle reveals about the relationships between husbands and wives, and between Cicero and Terentia in particular. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: … Read more

Latin Reading I, Lesson 33. John 4:51-54

To complete this lesson, complete the following tasks: 1. Study the lesson below, carefully and completely.2. Read the instructions for translation exercises.3. Complete translation exercises.4. Memorize all lesson vocabulary.5. Work to earn a perfect score on your lesson exam. Lesson 51 Jam autem eo descendente, servi occurrerunt ei, et nuntiaverunt dicentes, … Read more

Latin Reading I, Lesson 32. John 4:46-50

To complete this lesson, complete the following tasks: 1. Study the lesson below, carefully and completely.2. Read the instructions for translation exercises.3. Complete translation exercises.4. Memorize all lesson vocabulary.5. Work to earn a perfect score on your lesson exam. Lesson 46 Venit ergo iterum in Cana Galilaeae, ubi fecit aquam vinum. … Read more

Latin Grammar I, Article 34. Pronouns Compounded from Pronouns Above

In lesson 30, we studied the declension of the Latin pronouns. In lessons 31-34, we will study a number of different composite pronouns, built from the simple pronouns studied in lesson 30, whose meaning and declension are important to know for Latin reading and translation. To complete the objectives of … Read more