Latin study group
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Latin study group
I would like to collect some information for a possible future Latin study group. Please do not vote for one of the textbooks unless you would actually join a group using that textbook; i.e. do not vote for a textbook just because you like if you already know Latin.
If you have an advanced knowledge of Latin and would like to help lead the study group, please PM me.
If you have an advanced knowledge of Latin and would like to help lead the study group, please PM me.
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I have Wheelock, 3rd ed. And the others are available at textkit, there's no problem with the choice of textbook. And I want to begin Latin someday, only I have too little free time to devote in languages and currently focusing on Greek. And it is general agreement that you should not study both of them in parallel, that it could confuse you. But then again, I might never begin Latin if I postpone it until I get a good grasp of Greek. And I get more and more intrigued by the exposure to Latin here.
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Hi. I'm new here and interested in joining a new group. I took Latin for two years in highschool but I'm pretty sure its not likely I'll remember much, if anything. My daughter is using Artes Latinae but I like a more traditional approach myself. She has quit using it temporarily but will be doing it for credit soon so I figured if I joined a group, I could get a head start so I can be of help if needed. Also, how neat to brush up on it!
I would be willing to use any of the free texts if that is what the group is doing. I really am not in a position to buy another text.
Thanks in advance,
I would be willing to use any of the free texts if that is what the group is doing. I really am not in a position to buy another text.
Thanks in advance,
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I can't really give a date right now, it's only gone from idea to probability since posting this thread. It will not begin for at least a month. Latin for Beginners by D'Ooge is the book that will be used, since the poll clearly shows it is the most appropriate book.
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It's just me being impatient, really, but is there news on this subject?benissimus wrote:I can't really give a date right now, it's only gone from idea to probability since posting this thread. It will not begin for at least a month. Latin for Beginners by D'Ooge is the book that will be used, since the poll clearly shows it is the most appropriate book.
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Lovely!
I love this idea. I would be willing to be part of this study group using Textkit's free tests. They have helped me a lot! Hoping this idea goes into construction, greetings to you all
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i favour D'Ooge because i have no grammar (well, i knew what verbs, nouns, adverbs and adjectives were before i started). D'Ooge is the only author i've come across who assumes my level of ignorance. And he doesn't make me learn large tables of crud without explanation.
If there is another text with similar accommodations that is voted in then i'll consider switching.
If there is another text with similar accommodations that is voted in then i'll consider switching.
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Re: D'Ooge
Ah, now, the 1911 edition at 8 USD, or the 1921 edition at 290 USD? Amazing the difference a decade can make.Interaxus wrote:I just noticed that there is a copy of D'Ooge's Latin for Beginners currently being offered on eBay should anyone be interested
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Must be because of all the advances that were made to the language over those ten years.sisyphus wrote: Ah, now, the 1911 edition at 8 USD, or the 1921 edition at 290 USD? Amazing the difference a decade can make.