KS2 Latin for Primary (and Elementary) Learners
Learn Latin and immerse yourself in the world of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. From volcanoes to etymology, this course is a great foundation for young minds looking to get started with Classics and languages in general
Ana Martin
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(145)
What's included
12 live meetings
9 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this course, we will get familiar with the language and culture of the Romans by studying life in ancient Pompeii and Herculaneum. Starting from scratch, we will learn basic vocabulary and sentence structure, look at English words that come from Latin and discover Roman civilisation and mythology. The materials used are multisensory, and the approach to the language is gentle and playful. ESL learners are very welcome, and we will have a good time comparing pronunciations in different languages. The course will use plenty of audiovisual resources, and it will feel like a trip back in time! Every session will consist of some language and some mythology. Roman life will also be studied. Learners will have a chance to participate either by showcasing their work and taking turns to speak on camera or by interacting through the chat if they prefer to do so. Students of all abilities are encouraged to join, and there will be differentiated tasks so that students can work at a level suitable to their learning needs. Weeks 1 and 2: basic sentences; the myth Hercules; introduction to Pompeii and Herculaneum and their remains Weeks 3 and 4: nouns and verbs; more Labours of Hercules; life in a Roman town; the palaestra; names for animals in Latin Weeks 5 and 6: focus the nominative and accusative; the Roman baths; Roman hygiene and everyday life Weeks 7 and 8: longer sentences; life in a Roman villa; Roman food; escape room in a Roman house Weeks 9 and 10: translation skills; life in a Roman town; shopping in Latin and moving around the streets of Herculaneum; Kahoot practice Weeks 11 and 12: the theatre; acting in Latin; the 3 little pigs in Latin as a final project; Kahoot challenge
Learning Goals
We will be working on the following:
- Understanding how languages work
- Improving English vocabulary
- Learning about the past
- Become more fluent - in English... and in Latin!
- Presenting our opinions in an eloquent manner, using evidence
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some of the myths or aspects of Roman life depict violent attitudes. Parents can look at the materials ahead of the course to decide if it is suitable for them.
Supply List
Students will need pen and paper, and any supplies they want to use if they want to produce artwork or cook something as part of their homework -there will be plenty of flexibility with the projects.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
In addition to tailor-made materials, we will use the first three chapters of the Primary Latin Course. This course is freely available online and parents and students can access it at any time here: https://hands-up-education.org/primarylatin.html
4.9
145reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Universitat de Barcelona
I am a qualified teacher with more than 15 years' experience introducing young learners to the language and history of the ancient world. I have trained in Philosophy for Children as well as Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching. Reviews
Live Group Class
$240
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Completed by 50 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
4-6 learners per class
