If you'd like help studying Latin, Varsity Tutors can provide assistance through live online Kansas City Latin courses. Whether you're studying at Park Hill or Staley High Schools and would like to pick up skills in another language, taking Latin to get a leg up on your future law studies in college, or for any other reason, studying online with a professional instructor leading a group of like-minded learners can provide many benefits.
Latin is technically considered a "dead" language because it's not currently a language spoken in any major world community. However, its descendants are called the Romance Languages and include French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian. People choose to learn Latin for a number of reasons. For one, though not a community language, it's used in many professions, such as the law, medicine, and theology, among others. Furthermore, once you know Latin, you may find it easier to learn any of the Romance Languages.
The English language is full of Latin as well. Students often use flashcards of Latin prefixes, suffixes, and root words when studying for spelling bees or other linguistic contests. We still use the Roman alphabet. Interestingly, we have added three letters since classical times: j, v, and w. Whatever your reasons for studying Latin may be, allow Varsity Tutors to help you through our Latin courses.
What specifics are studied in a Kansas City Latin course?
There are many things that need to be studied to learn a new language, and Latin is no different. However, as an English-speaking student, you might find this to be one of the easiest languages to learn, relatively speaking. For one thing, pronunciation is generally not a problem for two reasons. First, English has many pronunciations based on Latin words, so it will be more familiar than languages like Chinese or Russian, or even German. Secondly, since it's a dead language not used to communicate socially, pronunciation is not really as important. There will be no "native speakers" to offend when you get a word wrong.
Vocabulary is another aspect where Latin may be easier to learn than some others. English has many words derived from Latin, and some are more or less the same. One example is the Latin "adulescens," which means a young man or youth, a time known today as one's adolescence. There are verbs such as affirmo and desidero that mean I affirm and I desire, respectively, and the adjective rapidus, which not surprisingly means rapid or swift.
Of course, if all aspects of Latin were that easy to learn, that might be the only language students chose to study. So we have inflections, which are the ending of Latin words. These are essential to understanding the way words work together in sentences, and not something used that much in English. We understand a lot about what's acting and what's being acted upon by the word order of the sentence. For example, "Mom goes to my sister's house" or "my sister goes to Mom's house." Pronouns are not used very much in Latin, because the ending of a verb shows who is doing the action described. How to understand how this works is something that your instructor can focus on during your Kansas City Latin classes.
Another difference between English and Latin is that nouns are gendered. This is similar to some other languages such as Spanish and German, but while those languages have masculine and feminine, Latin also has a neuter gender. The gender of the nouns affect the adjective and verb forms that will be used in the sentence, as they must agree in gender and number (whether they're singular or plural).
As with any foreign language class, you will probably spend a lot of time acquiring new vocabulary, learning and using common phrases in conversation, and understanding Latin grammar and sentence structure. You can put these into effect in your conversations and also as you learn to write and read Latin.
Part of learning a language is learning the history surrounding it, so your Kansas City Latin course may also devote some amount of time to discussing the history of the glorious Roman civilization.
Finally, if you run into an aspect of the language that's particularly challenging, you always have the option of signing up for private tutoring lessons. With the one-on-one attention of a dedicated personal instructor to meeting your specific needs, you have the opportunity to catch up quickly.
What are the advantages of studying Latin in a Kansas City Latin class?
The main benefit of studying a language with other people is the opportunity for communication. That may sound simplistic, but consider the student of basketball. Yes, they can practice specific skills such as layups or free throws on their own, but to learn the game, they must practice mostly with their team and opponents. The same is true of language. You can do things like draw up verb conjugation and tense charts and fill them out, use flashcards for vocabulary, and other activities to improve certain skills. But to truly learn the language, you must use it with other people.
In your online Kansas City Latin class, you can communicate with your instructor and classmates during your online lessons. You also have the potential for meeting students with whom you can practice conversations during and between classes.
An added convenience of studying in the Latin classes offered by Varsity Tutors is the flexibility. There are new classes starting each month, and there are multiple sections meeting at different times during the day and on different days of the week. You're sure to find a class that fits well into your schedule.
How do I get enrolled in a class as soon as possible?
Varsity Tutors likes to make it as easy as possible for you to learn Latin, and that includes getting enrolled in a course. Now would be a good time to contact us, have our educational experts answer any questions you have, and provide them information about your level of fluency, your goals, and your schedule. They can use this to offer you the best course options and get you enrolled in a Kansas City Latin course that meets your needs, academic and otherwise.

Eliza: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...experience gave me first hand experience in tailoring subjects to the learning styles of my students and also taught me how to bring subjects, often viewed as boring, to life for them. I really enjoy working with students on History and English, as well as Critical Reading and Writing test prep. I hope that my students come away from our sessions with both the factual foundation that will they need to succeed, and a broader...
Education & Certification
- Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, History and Classical Civilizations
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- AP English Literature and Composition
- High School English
- Social Studies
- +27 subjects

Emma: Kansas City Latin course instructor
Hi, I'm Emma! I'm a rising senior Classics major at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. I study Latin, Ancient Greek, and the histories associated with the two languages. Outside of class, I'm an RA, and I spend 6-8 hours a week tutoring and teaching college access courses in a nearby high school. In the future, I hope to teach high school Latin!
Education & Certification
- Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- Latin 3
- Latin 2
- +14 subjects

Daniele: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...at my university. I worked with students from 18 - 50 in subjects such as Latin, Religious Studies, English Language Arts, and Basic Computer training. During my teacher training and after graduation, I taught students from 6th - 12th grades Latin, Etymology and German. I have taught English to non-native English speakers from 4 - 18 years old, in both Kansas City, MO and Seoul, South Korea. Though I tutor in myriad subjects, I am...
Education & Certification
- Missouri State University - Bachelor in Arts, German and Latin
- University of Missouri Kansas City - Master of Arts, TESOL
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Latin 1
- German 1
- German
- +37 subjects

Mark: Kansas City Latin course instructor
I'm a recent graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Life Sciences. I am able to help students with many subjects but I feel best when teaching life sciences (obviously), as well as history and Latin. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing video games, learning new things, and watching and talking about films, TV, etc. I look forward to helping people succeed.
Education & Certification
- Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- High School Level American History
- High School Geography
- +28 subjects

Christian: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...Latin from the University of Michigan, I found myself in unfamiliar territory. I had been a student my entire life, and suddenly, I was not. My eventual goal was (and still is) to earn a teaching certificate, but that is still a ways off. What else could I do? An idea hit me. Just because I am not a student anymore, however, does not mean I can't still dedicate myself to learning. There is no...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Classical Civilizations
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Masters, Latin
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages
- Foreign Language
- German
- +42 subjects

Patrick: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...assistance to teachers of Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. I worked with kids of widely-spanning ages on skills from alphabet citation to the formation of complex sentences, pattern recognition to long division. For me, as important as helping those students was establishing friendships with them. I went back to visit the kids over Christmas Break and was astounded at how many of them looked at me with smiles of recognition. My love for tutoring has extended...
Education & Certification
- University of Dallas - Current Undergrad, English and Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- Calculus
- Algebra 3/4
- +37 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Latin 2
- ACT Writing
- Elementary School Math
- +47 subjects

Apryl: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...understand "why" and "what", and teach them an enjoyment of learning even if they dont like the subject. I foster a fun and creative learning environment and meet your/your students individual needs. My experience includes classical education, private education, adult education, parent and student education, middle school students, college prep, college level English courses, and homeschooling my own children. I enjoy outdoor life: especially the hanging in my hammock in the mountains with a great...
Education & Certification
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary - Bachelor of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- French 1
- College English
- +12 subjects

Christopher: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...of Tulsa and an MA in Classics at the University of Kansas. After law school, I practiced law in New York City for ten years before deciding to go back to school for Classics. I am currently developing a publication on the relative clause in Ancient Greek and I hope to begin a PhD program in the fall. I completed my MA with a 4.0 GPA and received a perfect score on the verbal GRE....
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art
- University of Kansas - Master of Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- German
- IB Classical Languages HL
- Latin 1
- +71 subjects

Russell: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...literary criticism, and of course persuasive writing. I can consequently teach subjects ranging from Latin to English literature and composition. Besides Latin, one of my favorite topics to teach is writing. Writing is a chief personal pleasure and perhaps my greatest talent, and I derive just as much enjoyment from helping others with their writing as I do writing myself. In the sciences, I have had exposure to biochemistry, introductory biology, and general, organic, inorganic,...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Chemistry & Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages
- Foreign Language
- Writing
- +32 subjects

Darel: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...Arts in Classical Languages with a focus on Greek, Latin, and Arabic. During my time at the University of Kansas, I tutored professionally for over three years for individual classes as well as standardized test preparation. I am a ble to tutor a wide variety of subjects; however, my passion lies in languages and history. In my experience tutoring non-English speakers, I have learned how to solidify short-term knowledge to the long term and apply...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Languages
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages SL
- Latin 1
- Mandarin Chinese
- +81 subjects

Anna: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...in a K-8 school as an intervention math teacher. There, I tutored elementary- and middle-school students in math in small groups. Working in that setting taught me more about how to explain abstract concepts simply and creatively, and about how to use quizzes and evaluations to track student progress. During college, I helped my peers learn French both individually and in small groups; and most recently, I worked as an English language teacher in France,...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- IB Language ab initio SL
- ISEE
- +53 subjects

Katie: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...the child to successfully grow. I would say that I have a strong background in education and have had many diverse experiences with children. I do have a bachelors from Emporia State in integrated studies and a masters in elementary education from Rockhurst University. Throughout my educational career, I have been a summer school teacher assistant, elementary and secondary tutor (the elementary tutoring was mainly math), a resource aide, substitute teacher and a camp counselor....
Education & Certification
- Emporia State University - Bachelors, Integrated Studies
- Rockhurst University - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- PRAXIS
- Math
- Elementary Math
- +33 subjects

Courtney: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure out how to meet your current academic goals and develop the skills you need to face future challenges. Outside academia, I love to read I work in a library, after all! Im also an avid journaler. I enjoy learning languages in addition to Spanish and Latin, Im currently working on French. Im...
Education & Certification
- Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- College Level American Literature
- World History
- +122 subjects

Brianna: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...school mathematics teacher. I graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- ACT
- English
- +217 subjects

Ruth: Kansas City Latin course 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
- Reading
- Writing
- PSAT Critical Reading
- +43 subjects

Abigail: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...a local K-8 school who were struggling with reading and writing. My student was thirteen years old, and most of the resources for his reading level were aimed at students much younger. In order to keep him engaged, I had to get creative. We would practice reading comprehension using the sports section of the newspaper, and did short creative writing exercises. I learned a lot about how to get students excited about subjects that at...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- IB Classical Languages SL
- IB Classical Languages HL
- +19 subjects

Erica: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...(Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Japanese
- ISEE- Primary
- Latin 2
- +77 subjects

Zach: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...far back as high school, and group/classroom settings, especially from my 4 years of tutoring with Yale MATHCOUNTS. As a likely future graduate student myself, it is my general goal in life to continue the tradition of passing forth knowledge. Not surprisingly, I have always considered tutoring and education among the most noble of professions where both parties, student and teacher, benefit and learn. What makes me an excellent tutor? Over the course of my...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- ACT Math
- Latin 3
- PSAT Writing Skills
- +37 subjects

Brendan: Kansas City Latin course instructor
...tutor is algebra. Algebra features so many of the basic mathematical tools which become instinct in higher level math like calculus, my favorite subject to study. I have a varied repertoire of subjects which I tutor as I do consider myself a renaissance man. I bring my bold and fresh teaching approach to all subjects and students. I have experience tutoring and/or taking coursework in all subjects listed. I have worked with students as young...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- Calculus
- Calculus 3
- +58 subjects