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"Presents ancient and neo-Latin language phrases and conversations on a variety of topics. Includes pronunciation guide, bibliography, and English to Latin vocabulary. Expanded and enlarged from the 3rd edition (2003)"--Provided by publisher.
Challenging and effective, this classic teacher reference is now back in print. Distler's "Teach the Latin, I Pray You" offers concrete advice on how best to teach grammar, morphology,vocabulary, reading comprehension, and efficient review. This book is an exceptional tool for the communication of the necessary skillsof Latin. Covering a huge range of teaching techniques, resources, and educational theory, this book provides the material necessary for the development and implementation of highly proficient teaching techniques.
First published in Germany nearly 30 years ago, this book went through 14 reprints before it was translated and launched on the English-speaking world. This new ed. has been updated to cover the latest technology and includes an appendix describing Euro 96.
Speak Latin contains several hundred sayings, expressions, phrases, idioms, and figures of speech. Thus, this book can be used by educators and students as a first step toward using Latin in the classroom. Speak Latin has been strategically arranged into simple categories: Before the Conversation, Starting the Conversation, Continuing the Conversation, and Ending the Conversation. Each entry begins with Latin and is followed by English glosses. There are also four helpful sections in the appendix for both teachers and students (e.g. Using Latin Names, Vocatives, Tips for Asking Questions, and Interrogatives). This user-friendly resource, the first in the LAETA series, is intended to assist teachers and help learners gain a foothold in spoken Latin while having fun doing so. Look for this book's companion audio files to be available for purchase and download at GlossaHouse.com.
This reference book provides Latin phrases and samples of conversation related to a range of topics. Among these are: family life, the home, daily activities, sports, the human body, health, food, time, clothing, school, the weather, animals, emotions, jobs, government, war, laws and crime, geograph
With more than 200,000 copies in print, Latin for All Occasions and its follow-up, Latin for Even More Occasions, have helped scores of readers harness the language of Caesar and Cicero. Impress your boss with Occupational Latin (Lingua Latina Occupationi); sell your product with Sales Latin (Lingua Latina Mercatoria); flirt with your classics professor with Sensual Latin (Lingua Latina Libidinosa); look like the hipster you are with Pop-Cultural Latin (Lingua Latina Popularis); survive the holidays with Familial Latin (Lingua Latina Domestica) and Celebrational Latin (Lingua Latina Festiva). It’s all here, whether you’re a student of the language or just want to talk like one. From cocktail-party banter to climbing the corporate ladder to online dating, Latin for All Occasions features dozens of handy sections, including Las Vegas Latin, Latin for Golfers, Latin for Breakups, Latin for the Politically Correct, and much, much more. In one easy-to-use volume, National Lampoon founder Henry Beard presents hundreds of listings rendered in grammatically accurate classical Latin, with a foolproof pronunciation guide. Who says Latin is a dead language? From the comic genius who brought us X-Treme Latin comes Latin for All Occasions, guaranteed to help readers delight their friends, insult their enemies, and elevate the public discourse.
-- Multi-level dialogs -- Variety of contemporary and ancient topics -- Topical vocabulary for each chapter -- Authentic Roman expression -- Comprehensive glossary -- Appendices on colors and numbers, colloquial expressions, and sayings and proverbs
"Beginner's French Reader" is a motivating book that gives your students a successful experience reading in the first level of French study. The 27 high-interest stories are short, often humorous, and culturally and linguistically authentic. It includes flexible exercises that students can complete independently or as a class.
This classroom-tested, accessible text will motivate second-year Latin students to continue their study. Aulus Gellius, a well-educated nobleman, began his observations during the long winter nights spent in Attica. These selections touch on diverse aspects of Roman culture and can be easily understood and translated by intermediate students.
