Get Started in Latin Absolute Beginner Course
(Book only) The essential introduction to reading, writing and understanding a new language
4th Edition
Published on 26. December 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-4441-7478-6 (ISBN)
Description
Get Started in Latin is the course to follow if you are taking your first steps in Latin, whether classical or medieval. Follow a Latin story set in a medieval monastery, where conspiracy unfolds in the cloisters, Vikings threaten to attack, and young lovers set out to unmask the villains. And discover the principal authors of classical Latin and read quotations from their writings.
To enjoy the language to its full potential listen to readings of the texts on the accompanying MP3 CD-ROM (ISBN 9781444174762).
The ideal course to learn Latin if you're a beginner, this new edition includes:
An introduction to classical Latin authors - ancient writers like Cicero, Tacitus and Virgil
A medieval story: a Latin 'whodunnit' - practising each new point of language
Grammatical explanations and vocabulary support in each unit
Lots of exercises - to practise each new point of language
Discover how Latin evolved through the centuries - and its immense impact on English
Listen to the story and the classical authors on audio - to experience the sound of Latin
"The best part of the book is its lively narrative...As carefully graded passages [the story sections] are much more useful than another collection I have used. The practice sections are excellent."
Dr Conrad O'Briain, Trinity College Dublin
"Absolutely THE best book for beginners."
Amazon reviewer
Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
To enjoy the language to its full potential listen to readings of the texts on the accompanying MP3 CD-ROM (ISBN 9781444174762).
The ideal course to learn Latin if you're a beginner, this new edition includes:
An introduction to classical Latin authors - ancient writers like Cicero, Tacitus and Virgil
A medieval story: a Latin 'whodunnit' - practising each new point of language
Grammatical explanations and vocabulary support in each unit
Lots of exercises - to practise each new point of language
Discover how Latin evolved through the centuries - and its immense impact on English
Listen to the story and the classical authors on audio - to experience the sound of Latin
"The best part of the book is its lively narrative...As carefully graded passages [the story sections] are much more useful than another collection I have used. The practice sections are excellent."
Dr Conrad O'Briain, Trinity College Dublin
"Absolutely THE best book for beginners."
Amazon reviewer
Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
Reviews / Votes
The best part of the book is its lively narrative. The students become quite involved with the characters. As carefully graded passages [the story sections] are much more useful than another collection I have used. The practice sections are excellent. * Dr Conrad O'Briain, Trinity College Dublin *More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-7478-6 (9781444174786)
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Get Started in Latin Absolute Beginner Course
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A classicist by training, George taught Latin at the University of Bristol for over twenty years to undergraduates, postgraduates and mature students, from beginner level to advanced. He has written and contributed to several courses and produced films for learners of Latin. He is also responsible for the development of learning resources for Lingua, a UK language-training organisation.
Content
: Introduction
: Introduction
: Introduction
: 1: In the wood
: 1: In the wood
: 1: In the wood
: 2: Shadows in the wood
: 2: Shadows in the wood
: 2: Shadows in the wood
: 3: The mule groans
: 3: The mule groans
: 3: The mule groans
: 4: The figure of a woman
: 4: The figure of a woman
: 4: The figure of a woman
: 5: Egberta's daughter
: 5: Egberta's daughter
: 5: Egberta's daughter
: 6: Cruelty in the amphitheatre
: 6: Cruelty in the amphitheatre
: 6: Cruelty in the amphitheatre
: 7: The boy walks with the devil
: 7: The boy walks with the devil
: 7: The boy walks with the devil
: 8: How lucky we are!
: 8: How lucky we are!
: 8: How lucky we are!
: 9: Who is howling in the wood?
: 9: Who is howling in the wood?
: 9: Who is howling in the wood?
: 10: Tears in the monastery
: 10: Tears in the monastery
: 10: Tears in the monastery
: 11: Deliver us from evil
: 11: Deliver us from evil
: 11: Deliver us from evil
: 12: Into your hands I commend my spirit
: 12: Into your hands I commend my spirit
: 12: Into your hands I commend my spirit
: 13: Paulus under water
: 13: Paulus under water
: 13: Paulus under water
: 14: A huntress in the wood
: 14: A huntress in the wood
: 14: A huntress in the wood
: 15: To hear is to understand
: 15: To hear is to understand
: 15: To hear is to understand
: 16: Who is plotting in the monastery?
: 16: Who is plotting in the monastery?
: 16: Who is plotting in the monastery?
: 17: Worse than the devil
: 17: Worse than the devil
: 17: Worse than the devil
: 18: The verses of Catullus have been incinerated!
: 18: The verses of Catullus have been incinerated!
: 18: The verses of Catullus have been incinerated!
: Reference tables
: Reference tables
: Reference tables
: Key to the exercises
: Key to the exercises
: Key to the exercises
: Latin-English vocabulary
: Latin-English vocabulary
: Latin-English vocabulary
: English-Latin vocabulary
: English-Latin vocabulary
: English-Latin vocabulary
: Introduction
: Introduction
: 1: In the wood
: 1: In the wood
: 1: In the wood
: 2: Shadows in the wood
: 2: Shadows in the wood
: 2: Shadows in the wood
: 3: The mule groans
: 3: The mule groans
: 3: The mule groans
: 4: The figure of a woman
: 4: The figure of a woman
: 4: The figure of a woman
: 5: Egberta's daughter
: 5: Egberta's daughter
: 5: Egberta's daughter
: 6: Cruelty in the amphitheatre
: 6: Cruelty in the amphitheatre
: 6: Cruelty in the amphitheatre
: 7: The boy walks with the devil
: 7: The boy walks with the devil
: 7: The boy walks with the devil
: 8: How lucky we are!
: 8: How lucky we are!
: 8: How lucky we are!
: 9: Who is howling in the wood?
: 9: Who is howling in the wood?
: 9: Who is howling in the wood?
: 10: Tears in the monastery
: 10: Tears in the monastery
: 10: Tears in the monastery
: 11: Deliver us from evil
: 11: Deliver us from evil
: 11: Deliver us from evil
: 12: Into your hands I commend my spirit
: 12: Into your hands I commend my spirit
: 12: Into your hands I commend my spirit
: 13: Paulus under water
: 13: Paulus under water
: 13: Paulus under water
: 14: A huntress in the wood
: 14: A huntress in the wood
: 14: A huntress in the wood
: 15: To hear is to understand
: 15: To hear is to understand
: 15: To hear is to understand
: 16: Who is plotting in the monastery?
: 16: Who is plotting in the monastery?
: 16: Who is plotting in the monastery?
: 17: Worse than the devil
: 17: Worse than the devil
: 17: Worse than the devil
: 18: The verses of Catullus have been incinerated!
: 18: The verses of Catullus have been incinerated!
: 18: The verses of Catullus have been incinerated!
: Reference tables
: Reference tables
: Reference tables
: Key to the exercises
: Key to the exercises
: Key to the exercises
: Latin-English vocabulary
: Latin-English vocabulary
: Latin-English vocabulary
: English-Latin vocabulary
: English-Latin vocabulary
: English-Latin vocabulary