Latin for Beginners by Benjamin L. D'Ooge

"Latin for Beginners" by Benjamin L. D'Ooge is a language textbook written in the early 20th century. This instructional guide aims to teach students the fundamentals of Latin, covering pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary systematically. The content focuses on the importance of Latin in understanding modern languages and its historical significance in education and scholarship. The opening of the book lays a strong foundation for the study of Latin by addressing essential elements such as the language's pronunciation, its historical context, and the rationale for studying it. D'Ooge explains the influence of Latin on modern languages and its role in shaping English vocabulary, while emphasizing the educational value that comes from learning this classical language. The section introduces the structure of the lessons, which will include pronunciation guides, grammatical principles, and exercises designed to reinforce learning through practical application, thus providing a comprehensive framework for absolute beginners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author D'Ooge, Benjamin L. (Benjamin Leonard), 1860-1940
Title Latin for Beginners
Credits Louise Hope, Dave Maddock and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Latin language -- Grammar -- Problems, exercises, etc.
Category Text
eBook-No. 18251
Release Date
Last Update Jun 12, 2022
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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