Latín 2 (Clase 1): El sistema perfecto activo, traducciones y Plinio el Joven

Previous Knowledge Required: a working knowledge of English parts of speech and how it relates to Latin cases; 1st/2nd/3rd (including i-stems) nouns and 1st/2nd adjectives (declensions and how to use the cases); 1st/2nd /3rd/4th and Esse/Posse verb conjugations in the past, future, and imperfect tenses (active indicative); rudimentary vocabulary including common conjunctions and prepositions; demonstrative pronouns (hic/ille/iste and idem), personal pronouns (ego/nos, etc), reflexive & intensive pronouns/adjectives. You'll need to be familiar with parsing sentences and have some ability to sight-read.

In this class, the students review the verb tenses from the Present Active Indicative. They are then introduced to the Perfect Active Indicative System (perfect, pluperfect, and future perfect). With each tense, we will practice translating simple sentences while parsing them. Parsing is a huge part of piecing the puzzle together to create beautiful English syntax from the Latin sentence structure. We will also translate a letter written by Pliny the Younger to his friend, Marcellinus. Students will be able to see all the verb charts side-by-side in order to find the patterns in the endings following the root words. 

This is a very interactive class. We do repetitions, drills, and sight reading. We discuss Roman culture, linguistics, and how Latin still affects many modern languages. I always create a slide show for visual representation. Education is a conversation, and your voice is valued. Please feel free to share ideas, comments, and ask questions!

No 3rd party accounts are necessary. We do use the free online resource (Latin Wiktionary) as our dictionary and case-checker!

Nota Bene: 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, and make declension and conjugation charts. I reserve the right to modify the lesson content according to the student's needs.