Essential Latin

In this course, veteran Latin teacher and Latin textbook author Karen T. Moore provides a clear and engaging introduction to the Latin language. This course is designed for teachers who want to understand the essential grammar of the Latin language, as well as for those who would like to teach introductory Latin in a school or homeschool setting. The course uses the acclaimed Latin for Children series as the touchstone texts for learning Latin grammar and discussing Latin teaching methods.

This course follows the scope and sequence of the Latin for Teacher’s Notebook published by Classical Academic Press. As such, the video lectures and units in this course will follow the table of contents in the Latin for Teachers Notebook. We have embedded this notebook into each lesson page. You may also want to reference Latin for Children Primers A, B, and C, which are used as touchstone texts in the course. Reading assignments corresponding to each video lecture are listed in each session, as are questions for discussion and reflection and additional resources.

This course follows the scope and sequence of the Latin for Teacher’s Notebook published by Classical Academic Press. As such, the video lectures and units in this course will follow the table of contents in the Latin for Teachers Notebook. We have embedded the this notebook into each lesson page. You may also want to reference Latin for Children Primers A, B, and C, which are used as touchstone texts in the course. Reading assignments corresponding to each video lecture are listed in each session, as are questions for discussion and reflection and additional resources.

Karen holds a BA in Classics from the University of Texas and an MSc in Classical Art & Archaeology awarded with distinction by the University of Edinburgh. She is an author of the Latin Alive! textbook series and the Libellus de Historia History Reader series, both published by Classical Academic Press as well as multiple other resources for Latin educators. Karen has served as Chair of Classical Languages at Grace Academy in Georgetown, Texas, since 2002, where she built the 3-12th grade classical language program. In addition, Karen also teaches courses as an adjunct professor of Classics with Houston Christian University. She has also served in a variety of administrative roles including upper school lead teacher and director of curriculum and instruction. Karen continues to teach classical languages and ancient humanities at Grace Academy, and serves as the director for their annual Senior Tour of Italy. As a teacher, she has a unique ability to instill an enthusiasm for classical literature and languages in students of all ages and skill levels. Karen and her husband Bryan are the proud parents of three Grace Academy Alumni.

Nota Bene: Lessons/sessions labeled “A” feature Latin for Children Primer A, those labeled “B” feature Latin for Children Primer B, and those labeled “C” feature Latin for Children Primer C.

• Lesson 1 (A1): Introduction to Verbs
• Lesson 2 (A2): Irregular Verbs
• Lesson 3 (A3): Introduction to Latin Nouns
• Lesson 4 (A4): Sentence Structure
• Lesson 5 (B1): Genitive Case & Personal Pronouns
• Lesson 6 (B2): Numerals
• Lesson 7 (B3): 3rd Declension Nouns
• Lesson 8 (B4): Demonstrative Pronoun/Adjectives
• Lesson 9: Review and Q&A
• Lesson 10 (C1): 3rd Declension Adjectives
• Lesson 11 (C2): More on verb conjugations (3rd & 4th conjugations)
• Lesson 12 (C3): More on verbs (the perfect system)
• Lesson 13 (C4): More on nouns (4th & 5th declensions)
• Lesson 14: Review and Q &A
• Lesson 15: Practical and Effective Methods of Teaching Latin

To learn more about earning a certificate for this course, please visit “How do I Obtain a Course Certificate?” on our FAQ page. Our course certificates are valued by classical schools and co-ops worldwide, and you can also be on your way to obtaining a Level 1 certificate with your completion of this course. Teachers certified with either ACSI or ACCS will see continuing education unit (CEU) credits listed on our course certificate for you to submit to either organization (with more information on certification credit here).