Latin Camp (Level One, Beginner - 16 Weeks), Ages 11 - 15

Latin Camp (Level One) is a full semester's worth of classical Latin for absolute beginners. No previous knowledge of Latin is required. We start from square one. I have created this curriculum from my own Latin studies and previous teaching experience, and nothing pleases me more than seeing students fall in love with the ancient world and their cultures through the beauty of language. Therefore, I strive to make it engaging and fun for all of the students. Not only is Latin useful in increasing one's vocabulary (in English, Italian, Spanish, and French), but it promotes critical thinking, puzzling things out, and that truly has an effect on other avenues of study. It is beneficial for so many things. 

In each lesson, we will learn new vocabulary, as well as attempt authentic translations from a variety of classical authors. I will teach my students how to read for context in order to choose the best uses of the Latin word. We will also use illustrations and translate intuitively. Both methods are equally important, but should be used together. We will discuss how Latin still influences many languages around the world, including our own. 

I use slide shows and my own pictures (or those I've purchased, or are public domain). I have realia (statues, knick knacks, souvenirs, maps, etc) I use to share travel and culture. Some of the class is lecture-based, but it is extremely interactive. I have the students read, translate, and practice pronunciations, conjugations, and declensions in class. I encourage them to share their ideas, questions, and thoughts about the material. I also offer private tutoring through-out the entirety of the course if any student requires a bit of extra help. It is also important for students to spend AT LEAST 1 hour on study/homework for each hour of class time (in college levels, more time is required). 

Students should have a dedicated notebook (or a digital one, if they prefer taking notes on the computer) in order to take notes, write their vocabulary, make declension and conjugation charts -- all of which I will teach them how to do. It is super important for their growth in language acquisition.




Nota bene (important to note): If class falls on the week of a national holiday, there will be no class that week, but it will resume the following week.