Varsity Tutors can enroll you in Jacksonville Latin lessons that can improve your comprehension of Latin. Whether you're a student at Stanton College Preparatory studying Latin for the first time, an undergraduate at the University of North Florida majoring in law, attending another area school, or someone wanting to learn how Latin has evolved, we can set you up with language lessons to help you build your skills. To better understand legal and medical terms and theology, students sometimes study Latin because it's the basis for the vocabulary of these topics even though Latin isn't spoken much anymore. If you're studying a Romance language like Italian or Spanish, you'll find it helpful to know Latin, too. Studying a new language in a regular classroom has its difficulties, so sometimes searching for additional resources outside of class is one way to improve your foreign language skills and get the help you need.
While the Roman Catholic Church uses Latin for communication and it's the official language of Vatican City, Latin is considered a "dead" language. At the beginning of the Roman Empire, the Latin language evolved into two versions: Classical and Vulgar. While the Greeks influenced Classical Latin, the colonists and soldiers of the Roman Empire influenced Vulgar Latin. Modern Romance languages like French and Portuguese came from Vulgar Latin. As society changed, languages did as well, and even though Latin made it through the Middle Ages and the early modern period, the need for it declined.
Varsity Tutors can help you with options for Jacksonville Latin lessons such as private instruction and live courses whether you're struggling with difficult concepts while learning Latin or you're studying pre-med and wanting to understand medical terms. We can connect you with a Jacksonville Latin tutor within a day from your enrollment, or we can set you up in online Latin courses. Another option is to take advantage of both courses and private instruction at the same time. With all of the options, you have the choice to pick out whatever might work best for you.
What are some of the skills an instructor might cover during Jacksonville Latin lessons?
When you study Latin, you won't have to develop an authentic accent like Romanian, Italian, or French. If you practice and are patient as you learn Latin, most students find they can master it at a faster pace. Since Latin came before the Romance languages, many English words originated from it. For example, English uses the term "adolescent" while the Latin word is "adulescens." English speakers don't use inflections very often, but Latin does. Inflections help you understand how words relate to each other and help us figure out the meaning of a sentence.
When you can't get enough practice with a language in a regular classroom, you look for other ways to practice. Even though Latin isn't spoken much anymore, you can still gain skills in the language to enjoy Latin prose and poetry, to read Latin at a quicker rate, and to master vocabulary. Your Jacksonville Latin lessons instructor can help you drill on any of these areas for comprehension and retention.
Connecting with a Jacksonville Latin tutor is another option for those students who may prefer one-on-one instruction. A private instructor can help you by explaining concepts in ways that are easier for you to understand based on your learning tendencies, whether it's reading through Latin prose or understanding the nuances of Latin grammar rules. A Latin instructor can gear your lessons more toward your auditory, visual, or kinesthetic preferences to help you grasp concepts more quickly, and they can move through material at a pace that is comfortable for you. You can also practice using activities you find engaging, like listening to some Latin poetry or prose and then translating what the narrator is saying.
How do the two types of Jacksonville Latin lessons work?
If you're juggling a job, family obligations, or school, studying Latin might be hard to find time for. However, you can easily fit a Jacksonville Latin lesson into your busy schedule. You'll meet with other students and your instructor in a secure, online class, which is like a regular classroom. Your experienced Latin instructor will give you feedback as you and the other students chat and practice your Latin skills. For a group class, Varsity Tutors can set you up and get you going quickly. New classes begin monthly and are offered at various times of the day. You can opt to take a two-week session or a four-week session. You can sign up for a section that's a good fit for your busy schedule.
Working one-on-one with an instructor gives you a more personalized experience in studying Latin. We can connect you with a Jacksonville Latin tutor in as little as a day. You can choose to meet your instructor either online for virtual face to face sessions or get together in the same place. If you choose the online option, you'll attend your sessions on our Live Learning Platform from wherever you want making it more convenient for you. You'll have the full attention of your Latin instructor, and they can teach you over a face to face video chat and share the virtual whiteboard with you to jot down ideas. Meeting your instructor in person can happen at your house or a public place such as a coffee shop.
How can I sign up with Jacksonville Latin lessons?
Since Latin is considered a "dead" language, learning it can be hard. However, once you learn the language, Latin could help you in fields like medicine and law or help you with understanding the origins of English words. Latin lessons could change how you think about the language and help you better understand it. If you would like to know more about private instruction or classes, Varsity Tutors is ready to help you whether you're a junior at Mandarin High School, a college student at Jacksonville University, or you're someone who wants help for any other reason. We're ready to set you up with a Jacksonville Latin tutor or enroll you in an online class, so contact our educational consultants today.

Leslie: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
...fantasy or historical fiction and researching events and people in history, so I aim to tutor English, Literature and History here. I love being able to discuss books and history with other people so I am excited to try and help others get better and appreciate these subjects as much as I do. In my spare time, I enjoy building up by cooking language skills (currently working on Spanish and Japanese), drawing and reading manga...
Education & Certification
- Washington and Lee University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- FCAT 2.0
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- Test Prep
- +52 subjects

Kristen: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
Having trouble writing killer essays? Wondering what the heck is going on in Moby Dick? Absolutely confused about the proper uses of a comma? I've got you covered. I have a BA in English from the University of North Florida, and I am determined to use it. Plus,...
Education & Certification
- University of North Florida - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- High School Level American Literature
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- English
- +28 subjects

Veronica: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
...about this opportunity! I was born in Argentina and Spanish is my first language. I have lived and worked in Argentina and Mexico. I am an educational psychologist with lot of experience in education. My tutorials are fun, and I try to know the profile of my students, What they want, What they expect, What they like. Enjoy teaching at any age. The Spanish language is beautiful, I'm sure you will learn very quickly.
Education & Certification
- Universidad Catolica Argentina de los Buenos Aires - Bachelor of Science, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish 1
- Spanish
- AP Spanish Literature and Culture
- +11 subjects

Leo: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than seeing the look on a student's face when he/she has just grasped a difficult concept.... My teaching philosophy is difficult concepts are merely combinations of simple concepts. If you show a student that all the pieces are straightforward, they broaden their horizons and reach great heights.... In a first session with a new student, I would find out what interests them so I can draw analogies from that area. I would also assess what they know already on the topic we will be studying so I know more clearly what I should assist them with.
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Jewish Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Other
- Trigonometry
- AP English Language and Composition
- +47 subjects

Harrison: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
...and failure is determined. I have intimate experience and knowledge with the AP, IB, SAT, and GRE tests, and have spent time tutoring in the area of the SAT, as well as staying abreast of changes in testing protocol and procedure for those tests which I listed above, prior to my time here. At any rate, I look forward to working with students to achieve their academic goals, and to help drive new generations of...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelors, History/Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- High School Writing
- Social Studies
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- +32 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Maryland-College Park - Master of Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- High School Level American Literature
- Foreign Language
- German 1
- +41 subjects

Ruth: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
...teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage them.... Learning is most effective when the student is having fun, and the best way to learn is to teach.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT Math
- 10th Grade Writing
- SAT Writing and Language
- +43 subjects

Courtney: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
...had the privilege of teaching people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. I was a supplemental instructor for the Statistical Analysis course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with students of all ages from elementary schoolers to adults at the non-profit program Safe Place: Homework Help. A particular highlight of mine is the...
Education & Certification
- Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
- 7th Grade Writing
- Essay Editing
- +122 subjects

Abigail: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
...been fascinated by the language, literature, and culture of the ancient Mediterranean ever since. This passion is reflected in my coursework and high level of achievement throughout my academic career. I graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in Classics and received a special commendation for my Bachelor of Arts thesis. I took on independent research projects during my undergraduate summers. I plan to one day pursue a Ph.D in Classics. I am also...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages SL
- Literature
- Test Prep
- +19 subjects

Sean: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
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Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- HSPT Quantitative
- GRE Analytical Writing
- Calculus
- +67 subjects

Mary Carolyn: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
...tutoring less advanced students, and found the experience both enjoyable and rewarding. Helping people understand and excel where understanding and excellence seemed impossible--this has driven me to seek every opportunity to help others academically, as I find great joy and fulfillment in doing so. For the past two years I have taken classes at a local college, where I worked as a peer tutor of both Latin and Math. The students I have tutored thank...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Languages
- +15 subjects

June: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
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Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Algebra 2
- Math
- College Algebra
- +76 subjects

Claire: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Classics, Political Science & History
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT Reading
- Study Skills
- Middle School Math
- +35 subjects

Hanna: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
...first year of college at The Ohio State University. I am majoring in Materials Science and Engineering and minoring in music. I have tutoring experience in math and Latin. My favorite subjects in school were chemistry and calculus. I have completed four years of Latin in high school including AP Latin and received the National Exam Gold Award all 4 years. I have also scored a 5 on nine different AP tests so I'm capable...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- IB Music
- +86 subjects

Dennis: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
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Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Middle School Science
- High School Writing
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- +77 subjects

Natalie: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
...just moved to New York City this fall! I love tutoring and teaching students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help foster creativity. I care...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Middle School Reading
- PSAT
- Graduate Test Prep
- +59 subjects

Libby: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
...school through my school's tutoring center. Since then, I've developed a passion for tutoring. I find a lot of beauty in topics from Mathematics to Literature to Latin, and I love finding new ways to explain complex topics to students. I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Math, but I also have an extensive background in Latin Language, standardized test preparation, grammar, and writing. I'm currently pursuing a Master's Degree in...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Trigonometry
- Differential Equations
- Latin 3
- +35 subjects

River: Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
Hi! My name is River Knight. I'm currently a student at New York University. I've actively worked as a tutor for the last 5 years. I hope to help my students find the joy in what they're learning and give them tools to improve on their own!
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- History
- SAT
- Languages
- +29 subjects
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- GED Math
- AP Calculus BC
- ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
- +82 subjects

Aneri : Jacksonville Latin lesson instructor
...sharing my knowledge with others and help students get past learning hurdles. I have more than 5 years of tutoring experience and experience tutoring elementary students all the way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT Subject Tests
- Writing
- Statistics
- +66 subjects