National Latin Exam Preparation | Spring Semester | 2026
In weekly lessons, prepare for the Introduction or Beginner's Level of the 2026 National Latin exam. 75% of students received a gold or silver medal.
Janella
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What's included
12 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. About an hour of homework is set each week. To get the most from the class, pupils should complete and submit homework the day before their next lesson.Letter Grade
Learners will sit the NLE exam in February 2026. In April, learners will receive scores and, depending on performance, bronze, silver and gold certificates.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Intermediate Level
In weekly lessons, prepare for the Introduction or Beginner's Level of the 2026 National Latin exam. 75% of students received a gold or silver medal. Most learners have completed 'So You Really Want to Learn Latin' by NRR Oulton before beginning this course. Each week, I explain, how to compose sentences in Latin and translate Latin texts. I use 'Latin to GCSE Part 1' by Cullen and Taylor to structure lessons but I also include additional passage from Hillard and Botting and LA Wilding. In addition to this, at the end of each lesson, I teach learners about the key dates, people and places in Roman history. I also make connections between Latin vocabulary and the English words derived from them. This builds your learner's knowledge of the world and supports their learning in history, geography and English lessons (social studies and ELA). In last year's cohort, 75% of my students achieved a gold medal on the Introduction to Latin exam. Your learner will have the opportunity to sit the National Latin Exam in February 2026.
Learning Goals
Review third declension adjectives, personal pronouns and possessive adjectives.Review the future tense of verbs of the first, second, third and fourth conjugations.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
The Future Tense (first, second, third and fourth conjugation verbs)
Taylor & Cullen p130 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Future Tense (sum and possum)
Taylor & Cullen p134 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Personal Pronouns
Taylor & Cullen p144 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Adverbs and Conjunctions
Taylor & Cullen p141 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Learners must have completed at least one year of Latin study.
Supply List
Latin to GCSE Part 1: Henry Cullen and John Taylor (ISBN 9781474285636) Lined paper or exercise book Pencils or a pen A pen with green ink (for corrections) A highlighter A ruler
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a qualified (certified) primary (elementary) school teacher in England for over 20 years. During that time, I have taught grammar, writing composition and Latin to hundreds of children. I mix classic literature and old-fashioned grammar with a friendly approach to help all learners find success.
In addition to this, I am finishing a master’s degree in mathematics with education at the University of Cambridge. I specialised in the teaching of abstract concepts and understanding how teachers can help pupils to excel in mathematics at school.
I am dedicated to teaching children the knowledge and skills they need for academic success. I am passionate about hard-working children whose academic potential is unnoticed in busy classrooms.Reviews
Live Group Course
$25
weekly1x per week, 12 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-9 learners per class
