Vocabulary
Ovis, ovis, f.
People have raised sheep since very ancient times for their wool. Most clothing that the Greeks and Romans wore was made out of wool, even though wool is a very heavy fabric and southern Europe can be a very hot place to live. It is possible that itchiness was...
canis, canis, m.
In modern times we think of the dog as playful and loyal pet. In ancient times, they were known for being loyal, but they were not usually kept as pets. They were often chained by the front door of a house to raise the alarm if any intruders came by night. In one...
Sample Lesson on Pudet and Impersonal Verbs – Tim Griffith
Tim Griffith teaches beginning Latin students at New Saint Andrews College how to use impersonal verbs like pudet, which mean “It embarrasses”.
Are Macrons Important?
What students need to learn is proper pronunciation. The Romans did not use Macrons; they are symbols to help the language learner pronunciate words. Teacher can use macrons, or they can simply reinforce proper pronunciation in the...