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Start your beginner Latin learning journey with our Beginner Latin: Course 1, designed for learners with no prior knowledge of Latin or those who wish to refresh the basics. This introductory course builds the foundations needed to read and understand Latin texts while expanding your knowledge of core grammatical structures and vocabulary. It is ideal for learners interested in learning Latin for cultural interest or personal enrichment in a supportive and interactive learning environment.

You will begin working with simple Latin sentences related to everyday life and familiar contexts. Grammar focuses on foundational noun and verb systems, including first and second declensions and present tense verb forms. Syntax introduces core sentence structure, case usage, and agreement, while vocabulary is developed through high-frequency topics such as family, daily activities, and basic actions.

DELIVERY MODE

Language courses are offered in two delivery modes:

• Face-to-Face: WEA Sydney
• Online: via Zoom or Microsoft Teams

Please check the delivery mode listed before enrolling, as some classes are face-to-face and others are online.

TEXTBOOK

• Tutor supplied material

COURSE OUTLINE

Nouns

• 1st declension
• 2nd declension

Verbs

• Present indicative active (all conjugations)
• Imperatives
• Infinitive (present active)

Syntax

• Cases and functions
• Simple sentence structure
• Adjective and noun agreement (1st/2nd decl.)
• Prepositions (+ acc/abl)

Vocabulary

• Family
• Daily life
• Basic actions
• Numbers 1–20
• Essential function words

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Recognise and use basic Latin noun and verb forms in simple sentences
2. Identify grammatical relationships such as case and agreement
3. Translate short Latin sentences into English with support