Varsity Tutors can get you started in Los Angeles Latin lessons if you are interested in learning the Latin language. Regardless of your age or educational level, whether you are a student at Downtown Magnets High School, an undergraduate at the University of California - Los Angeles, a student studying in any of the schools in this area, or even an adult learner, we can help you find a Latin class that meets your needs. Many schools now require their students to learn a foreign language as part of their academic requirements. Latin is an invaluable language that is used by medical, business, and law students, as many of the terms used in these fields originated from it. Knowledge of Latin is also considered a good way to prepare for learning Romance languages. Varsity Tutors can provide learners with additional resources that can give them a strong start in their quest to understand the Latin language.
The history behind the Latin language is fascinating. The Latin language is said to originate from a region known as Latium in Rome. Latin and English use the same Roman alphabets, though three more letters have been added in English. Latin is considered by many as a "dead" language because it is not a spoken language in any community in the world. The Latin language historically exists in two different forms: the classical and the vulgar. Although it is considered to be a "dead" language, it is still the official tongue of Vatican City and the Roman Catholic Church.
Varsity Tutors offers two different types of Latin lessons - private instruction and courses. Whatever your motivation to learn Latin might be, there is a program designed with you in mind. Depending on your choice, you can get started without delay. Connecting you with a Los Angeles Latin tutor can be done in as few as 24 hours. If you choose a group course, new sections of group Latin courses start on a monthly basis. You also have the option of choosing to take part simultaneously in a collaborative course and private tutoring. Each type of lesson has its own unique benefits, but students can feel confident that they are always learning from experienced and patient instructors no matter which method they choose.
What sorts of skills I can learn during Los Angeles Latin lessons?
Latin is a highly inflected language where the root words of the language remain constant, but the inflections change as a result of the role of the words in the sentence. In Latin, the endings of words (inflections) are essential to understanding how words relate to each other. The inflections enable us to work out the meaning of a sentence. Understanding inflection in Latin might be a bit challenging initially for someone coming from an English background, as the use of inflection is very limited in English. However, your Latin instructor can help with this.
To give you a solid footing, your Latin instructor might, first of all, introduce you to what nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and common phrases are in Latin and how they are used in sentences. Verbs have different usages in Latin. Learning Latin can be challenging for learners, and it can become even more complicated in environments where learners don't have ample opportunity to practice. Regular practice in terms of reading, writing, and speaking, either in a group setting or one-on-one with a private instructor, can make a difference in your quest to master Latin. Interacting regularly with your classmates can also help you master pronunciation in Latin. This approach can help your confidence as you master the usage of the different nouns, essential vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures in Latin.
The personalized method of tutoring can provide students who prefer one-on-one instruction the opportunity to improve their Latin skills. It allows your Latin instructor to focus on the areas or concepts you might be struggling to understand. A private teacher can customize the lessons based on your learning style in order to assist you in getting a foothold as you embark on learning a new language.
How do the two types of Los Angeles Latin lessons work?
Learning a language like Latin can be challenging if you have to combine this with other academic or family commitments. However, we can help to simplify fitting lessons into your schedule by enrolling you in an online Latin class. In a virtual class, you will attend lectures together with other students in a virtual classroom where you can hear, see, and interact with your instructor. You learn together with other classmates by sharing knowledge with one another. You can also get feedback from your instructor, an experienced Latin scholar.
If you prefer a private instructor, we can connect you with an independent Los Angeles Latin tutor. With this lesson type, the instructor can modify the lessons to address areas that can help you understand Latin better. You can also choose to meet your instructor either online or in person. However, choosing online tutoring provides you with many benefits. Online tutoring allows you to work from anywhere. You will meet with your Latin instructor on our Live Learning Platform, where you have the freedom to use multimedia tools to interact with your instructor. In addition, you will have the full attention of your instructor during online lessons. You can also choose to meet with your instructor in person. Sessions can be arranged at your home, in a café, at the library, or any place convenient to you.
How can I get started with Los Angeles Latin lessons?
Get in touch with the Educational Consultants at Varsity Tutors today. They can provide answers to your questions and talk you through the method that you might prefer to enroll in based on your needs. We can get you started in as little as 24 hours on Los Angeles Latin lessons with a private tutor. Whether you are a student at the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, Larchmont Charter School, or the University of Southern California, you can get started with a Los Angeles Latin tutor soon.

Elizabeth: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...tutoree I become invested in their progress and academic success and never have a 'my-way-or-the-high-way' mentality, but am flexible to trying to find new ways of teaching for however a particular student learns. I think this flexibility and dedication to making school work as easy as possible for my students is my strongest attribute as a tutor. I am available to work up to thirty hours per week. Friday through Sunday I would generally be...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Other
- SAT Reading
- Advanced Placement
- +58 subjects

Matthew: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...Economics and an M.A. in Classics from the University of Arizona. I am currently working on completing my Ph.D. in Classics at the University of California, Irvine. I have tutored a variety of students, ranging from the elementary to the college level, for the past four years. I primarily tutor subjects relating to the Humanities, such as Ancient Languages, History, and English Composition. My favorite subject to tutor is Latin, since I regard Latin as...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB World Religions SL
- College World History
- Philosophy
- +50 subjects

Tom: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...to exist in natural formations? I find that once connections and insights like the previous occur with the learner, passion begins to grow, and education no longer becomes a requirement, but a self-employed pursuit. In my spare time, I love expanding my knowledge of different artists in many different genres, always looking for my new favorite. I also enjoy spending time with friends and family, recreational reading, playing board games and video games, and watching...
Education & Certification
- Thomas Aquinas College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
- Catholic University of America - Master of Science, Business Analysis
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Languages
- Pre-Algebra
- College Economics
- +33 subjects

Sarah: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...a pilot program, through which Junior and Senior students were paired with lower classmates to help improve their writing skills. Afterward, in college, I helped run an after school program for middle school children in downtown Los Angeles. In 2013 I graduated from UCLA with a major in English literature and minors in both French and Latin. I now work as an instructor for children with developmental disorders, using applied behavioral analysis therapy to decrease...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Public Speaking
- Other
- Languages
- +38 subjects

Max: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...my passion for writing, I can aid my charges in overcoming character limits and the discomfort of talking about themselves, allowing their personal statements to express their best selves in an eloquent and concise manner. For standardized testing, I can use my experience to provide tips not only to improve vocabulary, reading and math skills, but also about how to deal with the unique problems caused by the nature of these tests. Regardless of one's...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- College English
- PSAT
- Literature
- +52 subjects

Matt: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
University of Virginia ('15) Environmental Science undergraduate with +5 years of tutoring and academic coaching experience in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, English, French, History, Math, SAT/ACT preparation, and Social Sciences.
Education & Certification
- The University of Virginia - Bachelors, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Math
- High School Political Science
- College Level American Literature
- +84 subjects

Ruth: Los Angeles 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
- Math
- 11th Grade Writing
- SAT Writing and Language
- +43 subjects

Abigail: Los Angeles Latin lesson 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
- Comparative Literature
- Latin 1
- Languages
- +19 subjects

Dylan: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...high school while helping to run summer youth lacrosse camps, and became involved in academic tutoring through his high school soon after. He believes that common foundations of learning exist across many disciplines, and values a specific and flexible approach to any topic to best apply those ideas and ensure individual enjoyment and success for every student. In the spare time he manages to carve out of his schedule, he enjoys playing lacrosse, attempting to...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Subject Tests
- +10 subjects

Meghna: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...Barnard College studying Biochemistry with a minor in Dance. I have previous tutoring experience in AP Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, for both high school and college age students. My personal teaching philosophy is to lead my sessions with a student-based approach. As a current student myself, I understand the frustrations that we can encounter when working to learn a new subject, and I am committed to working with students to help them learn in the...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- AP Seminar
- Languages
- College Biology
- +85 subjects

Tom: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...abilities further by serving as a musical director for various musical theater productions and singing ensembles. Additionally, I invested substantial amounts of time preparing for the SAT and many AP exams: I know the tests well and am excited to explore the varieties of questions with students as they prepare for the exams. Besides nurturing interests in many academic areas over the years, I have also sharpened strong communication skills by frequently discussing materials with...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelors, American History & Literature
- Boston University - PHD, American Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT Math
- PSAT
- AP Music Theory
- +52 subjects

Claire: Los Angeles 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
- Study Skills and Organization
- High School World History
- Geography
- +35 subjects

Tara: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...I'm sure of, it's that I genuinely enjoy tutoring. I'm also a "professional" student. I say this because absorbing, analyzing, and integrating knowledge from my medical courses are necessary skills for my own academic success. And so, I am more than happy to share my study strategies, techniques, and tips with students. My strengths lie within the sciences (e.g. AP Biology, Biochemistry, AP Chemistry), followed by mathematics. I also enjoy teaching and tutoring Latin. Believe...
Education & Certification
- City College of New York-CUNY School of Medicine - Bachelors, B.S./M.D. program at Sophie Davis School, Psychology minor
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- 3rd Grade Science
- 5th Grade Science
- Algebra
- +93 subjects

Paula: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...graduate school, I can relate to the challenges of being a student. I graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2010 with a B.A. in Psychology and Communication Studies. I am extremely passionate about academics and learning; the value of each was inculcated into me at a very young age. I tutor a variety of subjects largely because I have so many areas of interests and have been privileged enough to pursue knowledge in those areas. I...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology; Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- 7th Grade Math
- High School Geography
- AP Psychology
- +149 subjects

Andrew: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...to three nights a week, and although we worked hard, we both had a lot of fun. He improved greatly in the time I worked with him, and it was incredibly rewarding to watch him master concepts that he once found difficult. I hope to be able to help students understand the material they are studying and make it their own. By building an understanding of a subject based on the individual student's strengths, my...
Education & Certification
- Baylor University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Math
- Government
- GRE Verbal
- +78 subjects

John: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- High School Level American History
- ISEE
- GRE Analytical Writing
- +110 subjects

Brendan: Los Angeles Latin lesson 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
- AP Latin
- Algebra 3/4
- Macroeconomics
- +58 subjects

Christopher: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...try to help students understand the "historical method" as easily as possible through exposure to historical sources and understanding of their uses--I also frequently approach history from a so-called "bottom-up" or microhistorical approach, which I've found in teaching Roman Republican history can be very useful for students in understanding how a society functioned, which is crucial for their understanding of causality of events. These methods of approaching teaching in these particular subjects served me well...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Latin 2
- SAT Reading
- ACT Reading
- +21 subjects
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Psychology
- Science
- SSAT- Middle Level
- +82 subjects

Elizabeth: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...a bachelor of arts in classics and comparative literature at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. I've been tutoring in one form or another for four years, and I'm passionate about sparking joy in students for the subjects that have brought me so much fulfillment, as well as granting students autonomy over their own academic passions. I tutor pretty much anything related to English, history, and classics, as well as test prep for the relevant segments of...
Education & Certification
- Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- College Application Essays
- Study Skills
- SAT Subject Test in Latin
- +30 subjects