If you are interested in learning Latin, you may benefit from contacting Varsity Tutors and signing up for Virginia Beach Latin lessons. There are a few reasons why you might be interested in learning Latin. Latin words are a major source of roots for terms in technology and science. As such, Latin can be useful for students who are entering into careers in theology, medicine, scientific research, and the legal profession. Understanding Latin can be useful in terms of vocabulary for students who are interested in attending law or medical school.
Latin is considered a precursor for many of the Romance languages, including Romanian, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Thus, learning Latin can be a valuable skill if you are attempting to learn a Romance language because of how closely they are related.
Latin was initially discovered in Latium, which was in the region of Central Italy where Rome is located. As the Romans began to develop literature, the Latin language began to spread out on two different tracks. Classical Latin was distinguished by its formality and elegance and it was largely influenced by Greek, especially in its vocabulary, grammar, and style. Vulgar Latin was the spoken form of the language and it was spread throughout the Roman Empire by by soldiers. The Romance languages are descendants of Vulgar Latin. Vulgar Latin was different from Classical Latin in that it placed a greater reliance on word order, was less concerned with inflection, and utilized more prepositions. To a certain extent, Vulgar Latin and Classical Latin also had different vocabulary.
In modern times, Latin is regarded as a dead language as it no longer has a community that speaks it. Despite this fact, Latin still has its uses and has influenced aspects of many other languages. Many languages make use of the Roman alphabet, including English. Latin is also used within the Roman Catholic Church and is still considered the official language of Vatican City.
Virginia Beach Latin lessons are available to students of any age, including high schoolers, college students, and adults. So whether you are a high school student attending Landstown High School or Ocean Lakes High School, a college student attending South University-Virginia Beach or the nearby University of Virginia, or you're an adult hoping to add a boost to your career, Virginia Beach Latin lessons can help you work towards achieving your dreams.
If you decide to sign up for Virginia Beach Latin lessons, you can choose between two different types of lessons: Latin courses or Latin tutoring. Latin courses are similar to a regular course because you will work with an instructor and fellow students, while Latin tutoring consists of you meeting individually with a Virginia Beach Latin tutor.
What skills can an instructor in Virginia Beach Latin lessons help me review?
In learning any new language, getting the vocabulary down is often a key component. Latin vocabulary is considered relatively easy for English speakers because many English words come from Latin words. There are even some Latin words that are just about identical to their English equivalents. While this eases the difficulty of learning Latin vocabulary, retaining this knowledge does still require practice, which can be hard to come by when you're studying on your own. In a Latin course, your instructor can go over new vocabulary words, and you can also collaborate with your fellow classmates in group activities and discussions. Practicing your vocabulary this way dovetails with another skill you may learn in Virginia Beach Latin lessons.
Learning how to pronounce words in Latin is a key element in learning the language. Many students find pronouncing Latin words to be rather easy, but it still requires practice and a bit of patience. Virginia Beach Latin lessons can help with this in several different ways. In Latin classes, your instructor can go over the correct pronunciation, and you may have the chance to practice these skills with your classmates.
Speaking with a Virginia Beach Latin tutor can also be helpful with pronunciation because you can get immediate feedback. Additionally, you can work on memorizing and pronouncing vocabulary words that are relevant to your interests and potential career because you can have more control over the topics you cover since you are the only student working with the instructor.
How to the two types of Virginia Beach Latin lessons work?
Latin classes are designed to resemble a typical class, so you will have an instructor there to guide you as well as other students to collaborate with. New Latin classes are available every month and at various times throughout the day, making it easy to find a class that will fit into your schedule. Additionally, Latin classes take place entirely online, which means that you'll never have to worry about how you're going to get to your class. You can attend class online at your house or anywhere else that you'd like as long as you have a stable Internet connection.
Studying with a Virginia Beach Latin tutor gives you the option of working with an instructor on an individual level. This gives you more flexibility in scheduling because you only have to find a mutually agreeable time between yourself and your private instructor. Additionally, as your instructor will only be teaching one student, it may be easier for them to adapt the way they teach to fit your learning style or teach the material in multiple ways. You also have more control over how much time you spend on each topic. You can also have a say in the types of activities you engage in. You can meet with your instructor either online or in person.
How can I get started with Virginia Beach Latin lessons?
Getting started with Virginia Beach Latin lessons can be as easy as reaching out to Varsity Tutors. We can enroll you in a Latin class or set you up with a private instructor. New classes start up every month, and we can help you connect with an instructor in as little as 24 hours. Call today!

Rashad: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
English is not hard, but it takes diligence to master. I am committed to helping improve a student's comprehension and analytical skills. Together, we can demystify the language and discover how to use it effectively in its various forms.
Education & Certification
- Old Dominion University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Old Dominion University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Elementary School Reading
- High School Level American Literature
- College English
- +23 subjects

Sarah Michelle: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
I am always learning, so I like to encourage others to keep learning too.... Helping students identify with what they are learning is very important to me. Helping them see that, "Yes, this does apply to me," makes all the difference.... Get to know them and their likes in school. What are they finding most difficult? How can I be help them get to the heart of the lesson?... First, I like setting a foundation for the previous lessons. Did the student understand this lesson before the next? Let's see how much they can do on their own and then step in before the lesson gets too hard.
Education & Certification
- Tidewater Community College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Adult Literacy
- Latin 4
- Elementary School Reading
- +57 subjects

Samantha: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...in psychology from Milligan College, TN. All throughout my high school and college years I have been involved in theatre, especially musical theatre. I could talk about my favorite musical all day. I am hoping to pursue a graduate degree in English in the coming few years. I love tutoring because I enjoy helping students to figure out the best ways to solve problems and to increase their education. I believe that every students is...
Education & Certification
- Milligan College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- SAT Subject Tests
- AP English Literature and Composition
- +48 subjects

Jongmyung: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
Hello! I'm a senior at Harvard College, studying History and Literature with a focus in American Studies. I have multiple years of experience in math tutoring in a wide range of levels, and I'm very passionate about American history and world literature. I'm excited to help you with assignments and test prep for Math, English/Literature, and US History!
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, U.S. History
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Latin 1
- SAT Verbal
- High School Writing
- +36 subjects

Malik: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...program at Virginia Commonwealth University. I completed high school at sixteen years old with a 4.11 GPA and a certification as a Medical Assistant. I have been tutoring all throughout high school and into my college years. I have tutored peers in preparation for exams, and I have served as a mentor for multiple students in elementary and middle school. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science, specifically precalculus and chemistry. Besides this,...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- Latin 1
- English
- +51 subjects

Courtney: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...summer I spent teaching English to adults as a certified ESL assistant at the International Education Center in downtown Minneapolis. All these experiences have helped me develop a variety of strategies to adapt to different learners needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects, such as ACT prep, math, writing, Spanish, and Latin. Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up...
Education & Certification
- Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- 10th Grade Writing
- Statistics
- +122 subjects

Abigail: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...am also committed to improving the education experience of my students, and have demonstrated that commitment in both my professional and personal life. Currently, I am working as a freelance writer, editor, and assistant to a scholar at the University of Washington who works on education policy. As an undergraduate, I was involved with a student organization that tutored students at a local K-8 school who were struggling with reading and writing. My student was...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages HL
- Foreign Language
- IB Classical Languages SL
- +19 subjects

John: Virginia Beach 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
- Greek
- Russian
- Foreign Language
- +110 subjects

Erica: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools. I have also served as a Crisis Services Supervisor at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). At NRS, I was able to support volunteers in providing trauma-informed services to runaway, homeless, and...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Japanese
- Middle School Writing
- Writing
- +77 subjects

Brendan: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...am majoring in Mechanical Engineering and will be earning a bachelors as well as a masters degree in 5 years total. My focus on mechanical engineering and systems is due to my love of putting things together and drawing conclusions from physical representations. This was instilled at a young age as I had a deep love of Legos. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra. Algebra features so many of the basic mathematical tools which...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- +58 subjects

Elizabeth: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...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 the ACT. My...
Education & Certification
- Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- High School Level American Literature
- Admissions
- High School Writing
- +30 subjects

Paula: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...I will tell you a few non-academic things about myself. First and foremost, I have an undying love for Star Wars that began and has been nurtured since I was eight. I own approximately 200 Expanded Universe books and comics, and far too much memorabilia. I also play professional ultimate frisbee. I've been playing since college and they just formed women's pro teams this year, and yes, you read correctly, pro ultimate frisbee. In other...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology; Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- SAT Writing and Language
- 4th Grade Math
- +149 subjects

James: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...from Seattle in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I believe that education is one of the most fundamental aspects of a society's wellbeing, and that it is the duty of those of us who have been graced with the advantages of a good education to give back in some way; one of my motivations for tutoring is to do my part in that way. In my free time, I love playing piano, running, riding my bike,...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Humanities (focus on paleography); Math
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- Spanish
- French 2
- +27 subjects

Eric: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...taught or studied on every continent except Antarctica! I grew up in Colombia in a multilingual setting. My father introduced me to Latin at the age of eight and I was hooked. I earned my BA in classics at Oxford University and my PhD at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. A highlight of my time in the Tar Heel state was receiving the Tanner Award for Teaching Excellence on court during half-time at...
Education & Certification
- University of Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- Latin 3
- ACT with Writing
- +67 subjects

Hayley: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...creating engaging lessons that are tailored for each of my students. As both a classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I love to hike and play with my dog. I am a huge traveler and am very...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelors, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- AP US History
- High School Level American History
- +66 subjects

Leonard: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...honestly believe that anyone can learn anything given enough time and patience. I try my best to not only be a teacher but also a role model to my students and to interact with them as people not just clients. Most importantly, I believe that being challenging, but also patient and supportive yields the best results. I will always work my hardest to ensure that your student comes away learning the most that he or...
Education & Certification
- Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Hebrew
- Life Sciences
- Geometry
- +67 subjects

Emma: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...of Foreign Service. I am majoring in security studies thinking about working in counterterrorism. As far as tutoring style, I think it is really important not to give the student the answers but to ask them questions and help them come up with strategies to get to the answer for themselves; the goal is to make myself unnecessary in a way. My strengths (in school and tutoring) are in foreign languages including Latin and humanitiesexpect...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Security Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- Foreign Language
- AP English Literature and Composition
- +31 subjects

June: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...memorization techniques, and my participation in the academic world at large reminds me daily of the importance of sharp writing skills. I hope to share some of these things, both content and technique, with my students. Though I will make sure that they can come away from each session armed with the skills needed to take on the modern education system, I also hope that they will take with them some appreciation for learning itself.
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- Mandarin Chinese
- Latin 2
- +76 subjects

Aneri : Virginia Beach 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
- Statistics
- Math
- Reading
- +66 subjects

Megan: Virginia Beach Latin lesson instructor
...and experience with college test preparation (both SAT and ACT, but especially the SAT). Because I went through the standardized testing process myself not too long ago, the top strategies and preparation methods for successful performances on these key exams are fresh on my mind. I have experience tutoring clients in the SAT and have worked with them to achieve significant improvement. All in all, I am passionate about getting to know my clients and...
Education & Certification
- Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- ISEE-Lower Level Reading Comprehension
- ISEE- Middle Level
- ISEE-Lower Level Quantitative Reasoning
- +30 subjects