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For Linux, there's a relatively analogous program called KLatin (for KDE):
http://edu.kde.org/klatin/index.php
It tests you on forms, vocabulary, etc.
http://edu.kde.org/klatin/index.php
It tests you on forms, vocabulary, etc.
The lists:
G'Oogle and the Internet Pharrchive - 1100 or so free Latin and Greek books.
DownLOEBables - Free books from the Loeb Classical Library
G'Oogle and the Internet Pharrchive - 1100 or so free Latin and Greek books.
DownLOEBables - Free books from the Loeb Classical Library
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I found a couple on the ewtn.com website:
I also downloaded a "Before You Know It" (Lite version which is free) from Transparent (http://byki.com/FLSIndPage.pl?Lang=Tlan). It also has pronunciation, but I didn't like the selection of words they have, didn't seem very useful (names of months, colors, seasons, some others).
[Footnote 1: To install, unzip both folders, then you'll need to move a couple of files from LATLAD to LATIN. In the end, LATIN should have the following files:
INSTALL.EXE
INSTALL.INF
EXPAND.EXE
LATIN.EX$
GRAPH.VB$
GSW.EX$
VENDOR.DOC
FILE_ID.DIZ
LATINBCT.DL$
GSWDLL.DL$
BC3D20.VB$
LATINWRD.EXE
LATINWIN.DOC
Click INSTALL.EXE
The second 3-in-1 program needs no installation, just click on SV.BAT to start.]
6. Catholic Software - LATIN.ZIP - Latin Vocabulary Program for Windows, Updated
Kevin Clark
This attractive Latin vocabulary drilling program for Windows was written by Kevin Clark, co-host of the Home Education and Schools Forum. This release of October 1994 corrects some problems with the original September 1994 release. Shareware. LATIN SHAREWARE VOCABULARY DRILL PROGRAM WINDOWS PC
They are somewhat difficult to set up (a couple of files from the second folder need to be moved to the first)[1], and they appear to be very old... I've been using them to learn words -- particularly the second one; but I think the first one allows you to create your own lists of words, so that's useful too.10. Catholic Software - LATLAD.ZIP - Scalae Verborum Latin Word Ladder
Paul Widergren
3 shareware programs to help you learn Latin. Includes 3400 word dictionary.
I also downloaded a "Before You Know It" (Lite version which is free) from Transparent (http://byki.com/FLSIndPage.pl?Lang=Tlan). It also has pronunciation, but I didn't like the selection of words they have, didn't seem very useful (names of months, colors, seasons, some others).
[Footnote 1: To install, unzip both folders, then you'll need to move a couple of files from LATLAD to LATIN. In the end, LATIN should have the following files:
INSTALL.EXE
INSTALL.INF
EXPAND.EXE
LATIN.EX$
GRAPH.VB$
GSW.EX$
VENDOR.DOC
FILE_ID.DIZ
LATINBCT.DL$
GSWDLL.DL$
BC3D20.VB$
LATINWRD.EXE
LATINWIN.DOC
Click INSTALL.EXE
The second 3-in-1 program needs no installation, just click on SV.BAT to start.]
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Also, it's a long-shot, but you may want to check your library. Mine has a deal where anyone can access Rosetta Stone online (from home) for free. It has a ton of different languages, including Latin, and assumes you have no prior knowledge of the language. I didn't take to it, but since it could be free, it's at least worth looking into.
The lists:
G'Oogle and the Internet Pharrchive - 1100 or so free Latin and Greek books.
DownLOEBables - Free books from the Loeb Classical Library
G'Oogle and the Internet Pharrchive - 1100 or so free Latin and Greek books.
DownLOEBables - Free books from the Loeb Classical Library
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Hey, thanks a lot ! I've been looking for language study software for Linux, do you have any other suggestions ? Greek, Latin, and Italian are my focus points, so I'm especially interested in software for those languages.edonnelly wrote:For Linux, there's a relatively analogous program called KLatin (for KDE):
http://edu.kde.org/klatin/index.php
It tests you on forms, vocabulary, etc.
Btw, the Latin programs from the White Trash Scriptorium work very nicely with recent versions of WINE :
http://www.ipa.net/~magreyn/
Handy stuff.
Similis sum folio de quo ludunt venti.
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That is wicked cool. I've bookmarked it. I wonder if DH would mind if I installed this on his computer...edonnelly wrote:For Linux, there's a relatively analogous program called KLatin (for KDE): http://edu.kde.org/klatin/index.php
I hadn't thought of that. I couldn't find any at my library's website (http://www.sfpl.org/), maybe I'm just not doing the right search. I'll have to stop by and ask someone. It's really cool that your library offers this. I've seen their kiosks at the mall, they offer many languages to choose from.edonnelly wrote:Also, it's a long-shot, but you may want to check your library. Mine has a deal where anyone can access Rosetta Stone online (from home) for free.
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If it's a linux computer running KDE it may already have been installed by default.mariek wrote:That is wicked cool. I've bookmarked it. I wonder if DH would mind if I installed this on his computer...edonnelly wrote:For Linux, there's a relatively analogous program called KLatin (for KDE): http://edu.kde.org/klatin/index.php
I actually belong to two libraries -- one in the city where I live and the other in the neighboring city where I work. The second one offers free access to netlibrary.com, which has tons of audiobooks -- including basically all of the Pimsleur programs. It's not so good for latin and ancient greek (not offered), but I've started in on some "real" languages. I think this trend to offer these kinds of services through public libraries is great.mariek wrote:It's really cool that your library offers this.
The lists:
G'Oogle and the Internet Pharrchive - 1100 or so free Latin and Greek books.
DownLOEBables - Free books from the Loeb Classical Library
G'Oogle and the Internet Pharrchive - 1100 or so free Latin and Greek books.
DownLOEBables - Free books from the Loeb Classical Library
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Bummer... I've just discovered that we're running Gnome, not KDE. I suppose I could always set up a new computer (or my current one) to run Kubuntu...edonnelly wrote:If it's a linux computer running KDE it may already have been installed by default.
The second one offers free access to netlibrary.com, which has tons of audiobooks -- including basically all of the Pimsleur programs. It's not so good for latin and ancient greek (not offered), but I've started in on some "real" languages. I think this trend to offer these kinds of services through public libraries is great.
I just took a lookie and my library has netlibrary. Yay! I did a search and found some Pimsleur in more current languages.
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The bad news is that they require you to use Windows Media Player (because it has the DRM security encoded). But, considering these courses are like $350 per level (with 3 levels for the more popular languages) it's worth biting the bullet on (I'm an Ubuntu user, too, but I have no choice but to use Windows for these).mariek wrote: I just took a lookie and my library has netlibrary. Yay! I did a search and found some Pimsleur in more current languages.
The lists:
G'Oogle and the Internet Pharrchive - 1100 or so free Latin and Greek books.
DownLOEBables - Free books from the Loeb Classical Library
G'Oogle and the Internet Pharrchive - 1100 or so free Latin and Greek books.
DownLOEBables - Free books from the Loeb Classical Library