
Complete Latin Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course
Learn to read, write, speak and understand a new language with Teach Yourself
Gavin Betts(Author)
TEACH YOURSELF (Publisher)
Published on 27. August 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-1-4441-0598-8 (ISBN)
Description
Do you want to be able to read classical Latin with confidence? Find all the essential tools in this best-selling course from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Latin grammar is explained systematically and carefully, and graded readings from Martial, Vergil, Caesar, Ovid, Cicero and others - even graffiti from Pompeii - bring it to life and give a context to the vocabulary. Extra material is provided online at www.teachyourself.com/latin to enhance your learning experience. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for understanding. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com/latin to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of ancient Rome.
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An enjoyable, user-friendly guide The Good Book Guide The idea is sound and as a tuition medium it works well. France MagazineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
381 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-0598-8 (9781444105988)
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Gavin Betts
Complete Latin Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course
Learn to read, write, speak and understand a new language with Teach Yourself
E-Book
08/2014
TEACH YOURSELF
€3.99
Available for download
Person
Gavin Betts was formerly Professor of Latin at Monash University, Victoria, Australia. He is now retired and devotes his time to writing.
Content
Introduction - How to use this book; The pronunciation of Latin; Glossary of grammatical terms; Abbreviations Units 01 - 31 Grammatical structures, Latin reading; Vocabulary; Extra reading Appendices - Table of regular verbs; Table of mixed conjugation; Table of deponent verbs; Table of irregular verbs; Classification of verbs with irregular principal parts; Numerals Key to Latin reading exercises Vocabulary Index