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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.
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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars No better way to learn Latin, 19 Jan 2001
By Bob Pearce (Perth, Western Australia) - See all my reviews
  
This book, and its companion volume Reading Latin: Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises, constitute in my opinion the best way to learn Latin for the university or adult learner. The programme is designed to build a good reading knowledge of Latin, and many of the earlier exercises are designed to help the learner read the Latin sentence in the order in which the words are presented. The Reading Latin volume contains a series of reading extracts, initially simplified, then moving closer to the original Latin as the book progresses. The first chapters draw their material from the plays of Plautus, then from speeches of Cicero and Sallust's history of the Catilinarian conspiracy. The final chapter contains a variety of original Latin pieces from the major Latin authors. All these are read with the grammar and vocabulary help from the companion volume - you need both. There is a very comprehensive range of exercises in the companion volume, and although the authors recommend choosing from them, you really need to do most of them to get full value from the course.

This course follows the format of the same authors' Reading Greek. I did the first half of the course by myself, and the second half through a second year Latin course at the University of Western Australia. You can learn Latin by yourself with this course, though you definitely benefit from having an instructor to explain the subtleties. The Independent Study Guide to Reading Latin has now been produced, and is very useful for those studying by themselves.

I've tried several approached to Latin over the years, and this is the one that worked for me. A major reason is that the course is constructed so that you can feel yourself making progress, and the extracts themselves are inherently interesting, as well as providing an introduction to Latin literature.

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Intimidating but excellent, 6 Sep 2006
By Bernard M. Abel "bearliners" (Langley, Berks, Angleterre) - See all my reviews
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First thing first . Learning latin is not an easy task, and this is by far not the kind of language you can master with a minimum of work and effort. It has a lot of grammar and mastering its syntaxis can be daunting task.
Having said that, if your goal is simply to have a basic knowledge of latin and have a bit of fun along the way.. sorry but get another textbook, like the hilarious serie "So, You Really want to learn Latin" or the great "Cambridge Latin course".
Now ...
If you have decided to tackle Latin and give it some time, efforts and concentration, then this book along with its companion volumes "Reading Latin : Grammar, vocabulary and exercices" and the very helpful companion self study guide "Reading Latin : A self study guide" is all you will ever need to be able to get a very good knowledge of the language;
Yes, I admit, when I got these 3 books in front of me, my first reaction was " OK.. now. what am I supposed to do with them ??? " .
Just read the introductions.. it will all fall into place, and before you know it, you'll get your head down, reading and understanding the first lesson.

I must say that the grammarical explanations are easy to understand, even if you're not used to learning a new language.. There are loads of exercices to practice, what you've just learned, and the self study guidebook helps you through the whole process.. which means that, unless you're not really paying attention to what you've been studying, it's very hard to get lost and give up.. because, no matter what mistakes you're making or whatever the problem is.. you can easily go back to it and give it a secund look..

Yes, it is a classical study book, so no coloured pictures in it, it s all in black and white and it is also, a bit of an investment to make..

But if you're REALLY eager to read Cicero, Cesar, Virgil or any medieval writers in its original language.. then don't look anywhere else.. This is the textbook to get
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Dry & Intimidating, 9 Dec 2005
In many ways, I think that Reading Latin is more suited to independent learning than to (its intended) use as a textbook. People studying the language in their own time can enjoy translating Plautus, Cicero and the rest: in a large group, these translations can be nerve-wracking for students who fear making mistakes, and often leave no clear impression of what the plays and speeches are actually about. The text also introduces new grammar at a fast rate, encouraging lecturers to pass over the more amusing features of the book, such as the lists of short Latin mottoes and quotations at the end of every chapter segment. A home-learner need only move on to new tenses, declensions etc. when he or she feels ready to do so, and in the meantime is more at liberty to study the sections intended to give relief from the monotony of the grammar.

I have spent one semester at university studying with this textbook, and from now on I think I will be sticking to Minimus. The Reading Latin books may be suited to some Latin learners, but have unfortunately put me off the language.

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