Festina… lente? Listening to Latin at Speed (Intermediate to Advanced)
Instructor:
Description:
Every language learner faces the challenge of fast, natural speech. Understanding the rhythm and cadence of a language as spoken by natives is crucial—but in Latin, this is rarely practiced. With no native speakers and most teachers favoring slow, careful enunciation, students rarely get the chance to experience Latin as it might have been spoken naturally.
But what if we tried?
This course is designed to push your Latin comprehension to the next level. You’ll hear Latin spoken at a fast or even very fast pace, focusing on complex phraseology and idiomatic expressions. Part of the course will involve working with a shared text, while other exercises will test your listening ability without prior preparation. We’ll also work on strategies to help you speak Latin more fluently, building speed without sacrificing clarity.
If you’ve ever wondered what Latin might have sounded like in rapid conversation—or if you simply want to strengthen your ability to process and produce Latin at speed—this course is for you.
Sessions take place via Zoom and are capped at 6 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
8 1-hour sessions over 8 weeks
Mondays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST*
April 7, 2025 - May 26, 2025
*The course will observe US time, including major US federal holidays. If participants miss a session because they are observing a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost:
USD 200 ($25/ session)
What you’ll need:
Zoom
Decent internet
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
Instructor:
Description:
Every language learner faces the challenge of fast, natural speech. Understanding the rhythm and cadence of a language as spoken by natives is crucial—but in Latin, this is rarely practiced. With no native speakers and most teachers favoring slow, careful enunciation, students rarely get the chance to experience Latin as it might have been spoken naturally.
But what if we tried?
This course is designed to push your Latin comprehension to the next level. You’ll hear Latin spoken at a fast or even very fast pace, focusing on complex phraseology and idiomatic expressions. Part of the course will involve working with a shared text, while other exercises will test your listening ability without prior preparation. We’ll also work on strategies to help you speak Latin more fluently, building speed without sacrificing clarity.
If you’ve ever wondered what Latin might have sounded like in rapid conversation—or if you simply want to strengthen your ability to process and produce Latin at speed—this course is for you.
Sessions take place via Zoom and are capped at 6 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
8 1-hour sessions over 8 weeks
Mondays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST*
April 7, 2025 - May 26, 2025
*The course will observe US time, including major US federal holidays. If participants miss a session because they are observing a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost:
USD 200 ($25/ session)
What you’ll need:
Zoom
Decent internet
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
Instructor:
Description:
Every language learner faces the challenge of fast, natural speech. Understanding the rhythm and cadence of a language as spoken by natives is crucial—but in Latin, this is rarely practiced. With no native speakers and most teachers favoring slow, careful enunciation, students rarely get the chance to experience Latin as it might have been spoken naturally.
But what if we tried?
This course is designed to push your Latin comprehension to the next level. You’ll hear Latin spoken at a fast or even very fast pace, focusing on complex phraseology and idiomatic expressions. Part of the course will involve working with a shared text, while other exercises will test your listening ability without prior preparation. We’ll also work on strategies to help you speak Latin more fluently, building speed without sacrificing clarity.
If you’ve ever wondered what Latin might have sounded like in rapid conversation—or if you simply want to strengthen your ability to process and produce Latin at speed—this course is for you.
Sessions take place via Zoom and are capped at 6 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
8 1-hour sessions over 8 weeks
Mondays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST*
April 7, 2025 - May 26, 2025
*The course will observe US time, including major US federal holidays. If participants miss a session because they are observing a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost:
USD 200 ($25/ session)
What you’ll need:
Zoom
Decent internet
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
NOTA BENE: Classes require a minimum number of participants to run although they may run with fewer participants, at the instructor’s discretion.
Refund policy:
More than a week before the start of the course: 100% refund or credit
Less than a week before the first class up until the second class: credit