Latin I, Second Quarter

Delve deeper into the fundamentals of Latin with this comprehensive course, building upon your initial introduction to the language. This second course focuses on essential grammatical concepts, providing a strong foundation for continued study.

Key Topics Covered:

• Adjective Declension: Master the declension of Latin adjectives (1st, 2nd, and 3rd declensions) and understand how adjectives agree with nouns in Latin.
• Noun-Adjective Agreement: Learn the crucial rules governing how nouns and adjectives modify each other in Latin sentences.
• Verb Conjugation Basics: Explore the fundamental principles of Latin verb conjugation.
• Indicative Active Tenses: Gain a solid understanding of three core tenses: the present, imperfect, and future tenses of the indicative active mood.
• Latin Sentence Structure & Syntax: Develop a grasp of basic Latin sentence construction and grammatical relationships.

Materials Required:

• Henle Latin First Year (paperback or digital version) - essential textbook
• Reference grammar book (paperback or digital version)

While Looking at Latin can be a helpful supplementary resource, it is not required.

Course Duration:

This course is designed to be completed over approximately 12 weeks.

Coursework Includes:

• Engaging video lectures
• Memorization of vocabulary, declensions, conjugations, and grammar rules
• Practical written exercises to reinforce learning

Next Steps:

After successfully completing this course, the natural progression is to enroll in Latin I, Third Quarter. Remember that Henle Latin First Year is also used in Latin I and Latin II. Latin II and Latin III are available for continued study.

This course provides a solid foundation in the Latin language, preparing you for more advanced studies. It may also satisfy high school foreign language requirements for homeschool students.

Bonam Fortunam! (Good Luck!)