A Boston Latin course offered by Varsity Tutors could be an excellent way to learn this incredible language. As you learn about Latin, you'll discover that the language is filled with all kinds of interesting insights. Although the people who spoke Latin are long gone, the language itself provides a unique glimpse into cultures that are thousands of years old. Languages aren't just a set of words and phrases, but ways of thinking. Latin and all its distinct features heavily influenced much of modern society today. We still use a Latin alphabet in the English language, albeit with three additional letters. We use many Latin phrases in our everyday speech that are largely unchanged from their original forms spoken thousands of years ago. We use Latin in the medical world, the scientific community, in law, and in theology. We classify animal and plant species with Latin names. Of course, this is all thanks to the massive influence of the Roman Empire during its heyday. As the armies of Rome marched across Europe and most of the known world, they brought their culture with them. They built roads, monuments, and temples across their empire. But perhaps the strongest foundations laid by this empire were linguistic ones.
There are many reasons why one might want to study Latin. If you're considering an academic career in history, then Latin could be a major asset. After the fall of Rome, Latin was still used to write most documents and manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages. From the birth of Rome and up until relatively recently, Latin was seen as the language of scholars, and many important texts were written in Latin by the literate classes. Because of this, a strong knowledge of Latin is an amazing tool for anyone studying history or related subjects. Perhaps you're a student at Harvard University and you'd like to study historical documents yourself, by reading and translating the Latin firsthand. Or maybe you're a high school student at Match Charter Public School or East Boston High School, and you'd like to learn Latin from a young age. Perhaps you're simply interested in learning new languages for purely personal reasons. Latin could be an immensely useful starting point if you plan to learn Romance languages in the future. Whatever your reasons might be for studying Latin, a Latin course can help you study in a highly effective manner.
As Rome diminished, their colonies continued to speak Latin. But the language they spoke wasn't quite the same as the Latin spoken by intellectuals and nobles in the capital city of Rome. The colonists, soldiers, and slaves of Rome all spoke something called Vulgar Latin. In contrast, Roman nobles and educated classes in the capital spoke something called Classical Latin, and this was the language used to create the majority of texts and inscriptions we find from Ancient Rome. Vulgar Latin was highly varied based on geographical location, which would explain why French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese are all slightly different variations and evolutions of this Vulgar Latin dialect. Most of the written evidence of Vulgar Latin comes from informal writing such as graffiti and extremely rare documents.
What Might A Boston Latin Course Cover?
Of all the Germanic languages, Latin clearly had the strongest influence on the formation of modern English. Because of this, you'll see many similarities between Latin and your own language as you work through your course. This could make learning Latin easier in some respects, although there are also plenty of challenging aspects that are completely distinct from English. One example is Latin's gendered system, which is unique in its use of three separate genders instead of two. In addition to masculine and feminine forms, there's also a third gender called neuter. Another challenging aspect is Latin's complex system of inflections. While English places a strong emphasis on the order of words in a sentence to communicate what is happening and to whom, Latin relies almost completely on inflections to convey that information. You'll learn that memorizing these inflections and understanding how they work is essential to mastering the Latin language. While establishing a strong Latin vocabulary is definitely important, understanding inflections is arguably more important. You'll also learn about many other important topics, including common phrases, pronunciation, grammar, and much more.
How Does A Boston Latin Course Help You Learn?
When you sign up for a Boston Latin Course, you'll enter a virtual classroom filled with other like-minded students. You'll learn alongside these students in a highly collaborative, group-based learning environment with proven benefits. Just like a normal classroom, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, voice your opinion, and interact with your fellow students. Group-based learning is very beneficial when learning new languages, because speaking Latin with other people is the best way to practice and hone your conversational skills. Courses are taught by highly qualified, expert instructors. These instructors go through a rigorous vetting and interview process, which ensures that they have top class communication skills. If you ever feel like you need extra help from your instructors, you can always talk with them on a one-on-one basis.
How Do You Sign Up For A Boston Latin Class?
One of the best things about these classes is that they're fully online, and you can access them from anywhere around the world. Scheduling options are also highly flexible, and you can choose from many different options. There are two-week classes and four-week classes, and they start up every single month. You can also take classes at almost any time during the day. Weekend classes, night classes, and many other options are available. If you're seriously busy, you can even take a class during your lunch break. These classes were designed to fit in with most busy schedules, whether you're a working professional or a student.
Learning Latin is an amazing experience filled with historical discoveries, amazing insights and an understanding of many aspects of modern society. To get the most out of this experience, consider investing in a Boston Latin Class. Contact Varsity Tutors today, and we'll provide you with all the information you need to book your first Boston Latin class.
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Samuel: Boston Latin course instructor
...assignments, test preparation, or in learning Spanish for their career. In college when I was studying abroad in Chile, I loved South America so much, I decided to change my major from Nursing to Spanish/Latin American Studies. As part of my Spanish Major, I studied abroad a second time in Costa Rica. Apart from studying abroad for two semesters in college, I traveled through South America on several occasions. Additionally, I substitute teach high school...
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- Latin
- Spanish
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- +27 subjects
David: Boston Latin course instructor
...for All, and have tutored Latin to students at the Boston Latin School, Boston Latin Academy, and Boston University Academy. I believe adapting to the individual students' personalities and learning style. Presenting topics in a personal and engaging manner is of utmost importance in tutoring. In addition to teaching, I enjoy playing tennis, table tennis, a variety of other sports, hiking, camping, reading, and exploring museums and art galleries. For more information about my career,...
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Winta: Boston Latin course instructor
...school and college students in Algebra, Latin, French, and Spanish. While I love all of the subjects that I tutor, I particularly enjoy tutoring Spanish and French because they open doors to communicating with and understanding so many people, both near and far! I have traveled to Peru and hope to travel more in the future. I strongly believe that anyone can learn anything, as long as enough time and effort are given. I will...
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- Latin
- French
- Spanish
- Conversational French
- +19 subjects
Sarah: Boston Latin course instructor
...portions. Although I clearly have a deep passion for my subject matter, I have an even greater passion for student achievement that drives me to work relentlessly to obtain results. Over the past five years, I have acquired essential skills and experiences while teaching in secondary schools as well as at the college level, so I know how to challenge students effectively while providing the support they need to succeed. When I'm not reading Latin,...
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- Barnard College of Columbia University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics - Latin and Greek
- University of Michigan - Master of Arts, Latin
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- Latin
- Foreign Language
- Latin 1
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Kelsey: Boston Latin course instructor
...and mentor for high school students attending public schools in the Boston area. While I have tutored many subjects, I am most passionate about math, chemistry, and Spanish reading/writing. I have always loved learning, and I have found that learning is easier when you are enjoying it. I try to make my tutoring sessions both helpful and enjoyable so that students have a good time while they learn. In my free time I like to...
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- Latin
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- +32 subjects
Kahlie: Boston Latin course instructor
...teach and come up with new strategies and materials to help students learn the best they possibly can. I understand that it's not a one size fits all for each student.. and that's perfectly okay. I work with each of my students to find out how I can best help them excel and succeed. With a little patience and perseverance, anything is possible. I devise a highly personalized study plan for each of my students...
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- Latin
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Christopher: Boston Latin course instructor
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Maia: Boston Latin course instructor
...and adults for over seven years, including three years online. During these years, I have worked at tutoring centers, in clients' homes, and via a virtual classroom. I have a passion for tutoring English because I believe that English literacy is essential for succeeding in one's professional and personal life. I strive to help students develop confidence and independence in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and writing skills. In addition to English, I am a...
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- Latin
- Greek
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Molly: Boston Latin course instructor
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- Latin
- German
- 7th Grade Reading
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Holly: Boston Latin course instructor
Hello! I am a long time lover of Latin and a fanatic for French. I really enjoy helping students learn and improve their language skills with some neat tricks to help memorize and practice that really puts language in context. Here's to exploring and succeeding! Carpe diem! On y va!
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- Smith College - Bachelors, French and Theater
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- Latin
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- Latin 1
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Zachary: Boston Latin course instructor
...While in Germany, I took classes, taught in German, on Greek and Latin philology. I have taught beginning, intermediate, and advanced German at both regular and intensive paces at Harvard and CUNY. Greek and Latin: I am standing faculty at the Greek/Latin Institute, a famously intensive classical languages boot camp in New York City. I have taught students from all around the world and at all ages there. I have also taken all of the...
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- Latin
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...communicative abilities. These characteristics, combined with my organizational skills and determination, give me a distinct advantage in getting through to my students. I am ready to be there for my students as a dedicated, compassionate, and reliable tutor. I'm still a student myself, so I understand how frustrating and tedious learning can be. That said, learning doesn't have to be tedious or frustrating. As your tutor, I'll do my best to make our lessons both...
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Aneri : Boston Latin course instructor
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Josh: Boston Latin course instructor
...of my Latin and Greek teachers and professors. I want to convey that learning these languages can open up a whole new world of literature and culture, and enrich one's life in many new ways. Outside of work, I enjoy running every day. While in school, I made it a habit to get up early and run for at least half an hour each day. Recently, I have also been catching up on classic works...
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- College of Wooster - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
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Meghan: Boston Latin course instructor
...in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students with reading and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while making the sessions fun. I'm a strong proponent of keeping studying dynamic. It is important to me that my students come away from...
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- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, English
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Jeffrey: Boston Latin course instructor
...My chief qualification is an Hon. BA in Classics from the University of Toronto (Trinity College) as well as numerous groups, organizations, and places where I've learned and taught. Yet my chief qualification isn't a piece of paper, or even an experience, but a genuine love of learning and an ability to inspire others with that same enthusiasm. I can tutor any number of things given my wide ranging background, but my chief areas of...
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