Quantity:

More Buying Choices

39 used & new from �7.60

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

Reading Latin: Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises (Paperback)

by Peter V. Jones (Author), Keith C. Sidwell (Author) "1 nom. is short for nominative and indicates the subject or complement of a sentence ..." (more)

2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

RRP:	�22.99
Price:	�17.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save:	�5.00 (22%)
	o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Want guaranteed delivery by Tuesday, November 17? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details

23 new from �8.44 16 used from �7.60

Frequently Bought Together

Price For All Three: �47.59

Show availability and delivery details

This item: Reading Latin: Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises by Peter V. Jones
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
Reading Latin: Text by Peter V. Jones
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
An Independent Study Guide to Reading Latin by Peter V. Jones
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Reading Latin: Text

by Peter V. Jones

3.2 out of 5 stars (6) �12.61

An Independent Study Guide to Reading Latin

by Peter V. Jones

3.0 out of 5 stars (2) �16.99

A Latin Grammar

by James Morwood

4.7 out of 5 stars (3) �5.77

Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary

by James Morwood

4.0 out of 5 stars (4) �7.12

Reading Medieval Latin

by Keith Sidwell

4.0 out of 5 stars (1) �19.19

› Explore similar items

Product details

Paperback: 640 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (29 Aug 1986)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0521286220
ISBN-13: 978-0521286220
Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.2 x 4 cm

Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 110,125 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
Popular in this category:
#18 in Books > Languages > By Language > Ancient Languages > Latin > By Publisher > Cambridge University Press

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

See Complete Table of Contents

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

(What is this?)

Grammar Courses opens new browser window

www.stephenlloydtraining.co.uk - Improve your grammar & punctuation. London & Bristol. Get free support.

ZumbaFitness Dvd Box Set opens new browser window

www.Product-Outlet.co.uk - ZumbaFitness Dvd Boxset,4 Disc! Only �15.95, Reduced to clear

Learn Grammar Online opens new browser window

www.grammaratwork.co.uk - 185 interactive exercises and support from a tutor - enrol now

Product Description

Reading Latin is a Latin course designed to help mature beginners read Latin fluently and intelligently, primarily in the context of classical culture, but with some mediaeval Latin too. It does this in three ways; it encourages reading of continuous texts from the start; it offers generous help with translation at every stage; and it integrates the learning of Classical Latin with an appreciation of the influence of the Latin language upon English and European culture from Antiquity to the present. The text, richly illustrated, consists at the start of carefully graded adaptations from original Classical Latin texts. The adaptations are gradually phased out until unadultered prose and verse can be read. The Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises volume supplies all the help needed to do this, together with a range of reinforcing exercises for each section, including English into Latin for those who want it. At the end of each section, a selection of Latin epigrams, mottoes, quotations, everyday Latin, word-derivations, examples of mediaeval Latin and discussions of the influence of Latin upon English illustrate the language’s impact on Western culture. Reading Latin is principally designed for university and adult beginners, and also for sixth-formers (eleventh and twelth graders in the USA). It is also ideal for those people who may have learned Latin many years ago, and wish to renew their acquaintance with the language. Its companion course, Reading Greek is one of the most widely used mature beginners’ courses in the world.

Inside This Book (Learn More)

First Sentence
1 nom. is short for nominative and indicates the subject or complement of a sentence. Read the first page

Explore More
Concordance

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

(What's this?)

Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.

latin(2)

classics(1)

open university(1)

teach yourself(1)

See all 7 tags...

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	82% buy the item featured on this page: Reading Latin: Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises 2.9 out of 5 stars (16) �17.99
	5% buy Cambridge Latin Course 1 Student's Book: Level 1 4.1 out of 5 stars (16) �9.89
	5% buy A Latin Grammar 4.7 out of 5 stars (3) �5.77
	4% buy Learn Latin: The Book of 'The Daily Telegraph' QED Series 4.5 out of 5 stars (8) �7.12

Explore similar items

Customer Reviews

16 Reviews

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(5)

Average Customer Review

2.9 out of 5 stars (16 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps the Worst-Organised Latin Grammar Book Ever, 12 Nov 2007

By	cath grey (UK) - See all my reviews

As someone who studied Latin for five years in my youth and picked it back up again in adulthood, trust me when I saw that this is quite possibly the most badly-organised Latin grammar text ever written. It jumps incomprehensibly through case use and is an absolute disgrace for teaching vocabulary.

This book's presentation is incredibly confusing -- even to someone who was rated fluent in Latin a few years back and just needed a refresher.

Stay away from it if you can, but be warned -- you'll be required to use this book if you study A297 through the Open University.

Get something older (from the 60s or 70s if you can) for a simpler, saner version of Latin grammar.

Comment Comments (2) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Detailed but poorly written, 13 Feb 2008

By	S J Buck (Kent, UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

I obtained this book as I am doing the Open University A297 Latin course. Initially I was quite impressed by the detail in the book, and certainly if you have the time this will teach you Latin to a very high standard.

However a number of points go against it. The book does not contain the answers to the exercises it sets, and unless you enrole on A297 you will not be able to get them. More importantly it is very badly written in places, which is inexcuseable in a book that is supposed to teaching you read and understand another language.

My advice buy a different Latin text book.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for Adult learners, but they will still need guidance, 6 May 2003

By	Marcus Horatius (Bucks) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This was the book I used to take my GCSE Latin course at evening class. (It is accompanied by a separate book of texts). Definitely intended for adults rather than schoolchildren, it is an extremely thorough and detailed course that will take the user, if they get right through to the end, up to or at least approaching A Level standard. The tone is quite dry and the layout not a little daunting, so it's probably best used in a classroom, or at least with the aid of a teacher (ie. it's not really a DIY book).

There are some drawbacks. Firstly, the vocab at the back is divided into two parts: basic vocab and advanced vocab. Why anyone would find this separation useful is a mystery. Secondly, the authors introduce deponent verbs at great length *before* mentioning the passive voice, which just seems the wrong way round. Thirdly, the paperback binding is not sturdy enough to cope with the kind of repeated thumbing through that books like this must endure if they are to be used properly. I had to sellotape the spine of my copy to keep it from falling apart.

You'll find a different perspective in the book "Annus Horribilis: Latin for Everyday Life", ISBN 0752442848

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 16 customer reviews...

Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Reading Latin, Grammar, Vocab. and Exercises
Thoroughly satisfied with my purchase. The description underrated the excellent condition of the copy. Administration, despatch and packaging were first class. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Ms. M. R. KIRBY-BARR

1.0 out of 5 stars a shocker
I have taught Latin for 20 years. IMHO this is the worst text book I have ever encountered. It is devoid of any understandable structure and clutters basic important points with... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Andrew Fear

5.0 out of 5 stars A Labour of Love
After developing a fascination for the Romans and the writings of Caesar, Cicero, Tacitus et al., and being unfortunately bereft of any knowledge of Latin, I finally decided to... Read more

Published 12 months ago by D. Priestley

1.0 out of 5 stars The Latin language deserves better.
A poor introduction to the beauty and precision of the Latin language. The book is difficult to navigate through, and its layout and typography are cramped and dated. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Bouddicablue

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for teaching yourself Latin
Having decided to teach myself Latin, I decided to have a bash with the Reading Latin course. The course is made up of three books: the Reading Latin text book; this Grammar,... Read more

Published 13 months ago by Jonathan Hallett

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best out there
I'm currently doing the Open University course in Classical Studies (after teaching myself Latin for a year) and this is one of the set books. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Ms. Ej Perry

3.0 out of 5 stars Its OK if you know what you're on about
The book is designed to allow you to reach fluency, and it does do this, but you really need to brush up on English grammar and grammatical terminology first. Read more

Published on 27 Oct 2007 by Mr. O. Mcgregor

1.0 out of 5 stars It doesn't do what it says on the cover
On the back cover of the book it says "....it offers generous help with translation at every stage...". Read more

Published on 3 Oct 2007 by J Grainger

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent way to learn how to read Latin efficiently
Learning a language is never going to be easy or completely painless, but if you're serious about learning latin, especially in order to read in the original, then I can recommend... Read more

Published on 5 Nov 2006 by Roman Clodia

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for Adult learners, but they will still need guidance
This was the book I used to take my GCSE Latin course at evening class. (It is accompanied by a separate book of texts). Read more

Published on 6 May 2003 by Marcus Horatius

› See all 16 customer reviews...

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }