In this highly interactive summer camp, learners will learn how to speak using classical pronunciation and write the ancient language of Latin. 

Through lively discussions, vocabulary lists or flashcards I will provide, visuals, optional note taking, and imitating my speaking, students will generate and translate sentences—some of them funny. Because about 60% of English has Latin in it, the kids will also see how roots from Latin words in class connect with many English words they already know, plus they will increase their English vocabularies. There will even be the opportunity to invent wacky English words with Latin roots!

The material will include nouns, verbs, adjectives, three noun cases, three noun declensions, and a few high-frequency words. Each day, the learners will have ongoing opportunities to construct increasingly advanced Latin sentences using what they have learned!

In addition to increasing Latin vocabulary and working with Latin roots in English, here are specifics on what students will do each day (depending on overall learner readiness):

Class 1: Students will receive a brief overview of the historical and linguistic context of Latin and learn classical Latin pronunciation rules. Students will also learn some basic Latin vocabulary and how to conjugate "regular" Latin verbs (present tense) in the 1st conjugation category using subject pronouns.

Class 2: Students will build their repertoires of 1st conjugation verbs. They will also use the 3rd person Latin verb forms with nouns as they invent funny sentences. 

Class 3: Students will strengthen their mastery of regular verb conjugations by playing a class game. They will then begin discovering prepositional phrases and use them to expand their ability to build sentences.

Class 4: Students will learn about Latin noun genders, adjectives, and gender agreements. They will expand their use of the irregular verb "esse" (to be).  	 

Class 5: Students will reinforce and build onto the material they studied in classes 1 through 4. They will also receive an introduction on how to use the direct object (accusative case).

I will provide each learner printable material consisting of vocabulary, some in flashcard format for optional independent review.

I am looking forward to seeing you!