Latin: develop your skills

This course follows on from 'Latin for Beginners', and it is advisable to complete that course first. If you have previously studied some Latin but have not taken that course, please get in touch to check before enrolling whether this is the right level for you.

In this course we'll continue working through the Cambridge Latin Course, picking up where 'Latin for Beginners' left off. We'll move on to more advanced aspects of grammar and vocabulary, and will begin to learn about the cultural context of Roman Britain.

There will be no exams or qualifications. Therefore, the level of this course is not comparable to qualification courses with other providers. Unlike modern languages, there is no speaking and listening element (which may be reassuring!) and our work in classes will focus mainly on developing skills needed to read short passages. You will also have a chance to practise reading and writing skills as part of regular homework tasks. This gives the tutor an opportunity to identify group weaknesses and to provide you with personalised feedback to help you improve.

You must have some knowledge and understanding of the language.

This course leads to further Latin courses through internal progression