What's the best Latin course out there?

Question

It doesn't necessarily have to be a free course, but i want to find one that would give me the grounding i needed in order to continue to learn up to GCSE or A level.

Unfortunately, there aren't any latin classes or tutors in my area, and i'm a little dubious about getting one online. I thought maybe if i researched it a bit alone, just to find out if i'd enjoy it and if i was any good at it, then it might give me a bit more motivation to go properly searching for a good way to learn.

I'm taking Classical Civilisation at AS level next year, and i'm considering the possibility of continuing at University. I figure it'd give me a good grounding to have some knowledge of a classical language.

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

CSCP - Cambridge Latin Course - Home.With a 40 year history of development and revision, the Cambridge Latin Course (CLC) has established itself as the leading beginner's course for latin.



http://www.cambridgescp.com/page.php?p=clc%5Etop%5Ehome

Answer 2

Have you considered trying the Open University? I have studied with the OU on and off for some years now, the bonus of an OU course is that it is recognised by employers/other academic institutions, your points never go away so you could always count them to some other qualification later on, and there are financial support programmes and also budgeting programmes available if you are on a low income or want to spread the cost of your course.



I had a quick nosy about the OU website and thought this course may interest you:

http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/a297.htm



It also has the added bonus of other courses which can lead of from it including one continuing in latin, I thought it may be appropriate as it teaches Latin for complete beginners but also has strong links to studies in Classical Civilisation.

Answer 3

Latin is the basis for all the romance languages. i was also an altar boy and still remember the latin respones to the priest, I also studied latin in high school. believe me if you have a chance take some courses in the language it will do you good later on in life

Answer 4

Thousands of students across the world are using or supplementing their Latin study with Latinum, a free online audio course which was set up just for people like you.

http://latinum.mypodcast.com

Once you get good enough, there is even a community of Latinum users where you can write and chat i Latin

http://schola.ning.com



latinum will take you to GCSE level and far beyond.