Latin is no longer spoken. It evolved and broke into several other languages:
Latin is an inflected language: nouns and verbs change their endings according to their use in a sentence.
There is a wealth of literature in Latin, from the classics, to Winnie Ille Pu!
Ecclesiatical (Church) Latin is still learned and used.

One of the reasons why Latin has regained its popularity is that the study of Latin Grammar provides a framework for understanding the grammar of languages derived from Latin and the grammar of other inflected languages

The study of Latin helps one to understand that words in a sentence have definite relationships, that there is meaning to utterances and that the meaning is shown through the words and their inflections. This provides an antidote to the current tendency of American English to dissolve into a series of words whose relationships must be inferred by the listener, rather than being shown through the words themselves.

We have books on 3 kinds of Latin: Classical - E.G. Caesar, Ecclesiatical - E.G. Church Fathers and Liturgy, "Modern" - A revival of Latin adapted to the present day. E. G. Winnie Ille Pu.

Books for learning Latin (on this page)
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This page was last updated March 02 2008.

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Learn Latin By Peter Jones A delightful, small, inexpensive book for learning Latin. It may not teach you everything there is in Latin, but it does what it does with humor, clarity, and accuracy. We suggest that you get this book as your first Latin grammar book. Inspect/Order Learn Latin from Amazon.com

Latin for People: Latina Pro Populo By Alexander and Nicholas Humez Classical Latin. Latin for People is a very interesting book that explains Latin grammar in a very clear, non-threatening way. You won't want this to be your only book on Latin, but it will make it easier to study the difficulties and sharp turns of Latin grammar. Inspect/Order Latin for People: Latina Pro Populo from Amazon.com

Latin for Dummies By Clifford A. Hull A fun, light-hearted way to learn Latin. You will actually be able to start reading Latin with this book. Inspect/Order Latin for Dummies from Amazon.com

Cassell's Latin Dictionary: Latin-English, English-Latin By D. P. Simpson Mostly Classical Latin, but useful for Church Latin. You need a Latin dictionary. This is a right-sized Latin dictionary with the definitions you need as a student in College or earlier. A dictionary you'll learn from. Inspect/Order Cassell's Latin Dictionary from Amazon.com

Teach Yourself Latin By Gavin Betts Classical Latin. A good, complete and accurate Latin grammar book. Somewhat compact because it offers all the Latin grammar in one book. Because it tries to do a lot in a short space, this book is best suited for people with at least a year's experience in Latin. Your web editor uses this book when he teaches Latin. Inspect/Order Teach Yourself Latin from Amazon.com

New Latin Grammar By Charles E. Bennett Classical Latin. Readers have rated this book high. It is a complete Latin Grammar book that is organized in such a way that you can use it effectively. Inspect/Order New Latin Grammar from Amazon.com

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A Latin Grammar By James Morwood Classical Latin. Readers have rated this book high. It explains nouns and noun inflection, adjectives, adverbs, verb conjugation, and sentence construction. Examples are given of the grammar point. Inspect/Order A Latin Grammar from Amazon.com

Power-Glide Childrens' and Adult Latin Courses. Videos.

Minimus Pupil's Book: Starting out in Latin By Barbara Bell Classical Latin. This book has good reviews. At around $20 it gives adults and children (age 10 and older) an enjoyable introduction to Latin. Readers get interested in the adventures of Minimus the mouse and enjoy reading and translating Latin. Inspect/Order Minimus Pupil's Book: Starting out in Latin from Amazon.com

Minimus Audio Cassette: Starting out in Latin By Barbara Bell Classical Latin. This is the set of audio cassettes that go with the book at the left of this one. This will help students to understand spoken Latin and to practice their pronunciation. Inspect/Order Minimus Audio Cassette from Amazon.com

Minimus Secundus Pupil's Book: Moving on in Latin By Barbara Bell Classical Latin. This book is the continuation of the book and audio cassettes at the left of this one. It gives more practice with Latin grammar. Inspect/Order Minimus Secundus Pupil's Book from Amazon.com

Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin By Leo F. Stelten Church Latin. A useable dictionary of the words used in the Latin used by the Church for the last 2 thousand years or so. Opens the door to the Latin liturgy and the writings of the Church tradition. 17,000 Latin words compiled by an experienced teacher of Latin. Inspect/order Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin from Amazon.com

Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin By John F. Collins Church Latin. Teaches Latin concepts briefly and then gives you ample exercises to practice what you just learned. Guides you through grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. You can teach yourself Ecclesiastical Latin with this book, but it will require study. Inspect/order Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin from Amazon.com

Novum Testamentum Latine - Latin Vulgate New Testament By American Bible Society The New Testament in Latin. A definitive Bible in the Latin of the Vulgate. Indispensable for those who study the Bible in Latin. Inspect/Order Novum Testamentum Latine - Latin Vulgate New Testament from Amazon.com

Fairy Tales in Latin: Fabulae Mirabiles By Victor Barocas "Modern Latin." Twelve popular fairy tales have been translated into Latin. The translation is accurate and fun. The book makes reading Latin a pleasure. Inspect/Order Fairy Tales in Latin: Fabulae Mirabiles from Amazon.com

Winnie Ille Pu By A. A. Milne "Modern Latin." A delightful translation of Winnie the Pu into Latin. The Latin is excellent, although the use of "ille" for "the" is a stretch in classical Latin. (But a reality in later Latin as it was becoming French, Spanish, Italian, and others) This book really makes learning Latin fun! Inspect/Order Winnie Ille Pu from Amazon.com

Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Latin edition) By J. K. Rowling "Modern Latin." The translator has made Latin live again! The word order is more like that of Church Latin, (more like English) making it easier to read. Most people will, we think, find this much more interesting than stories about Caesar going out to war! Inspect/Order Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis from Amazon.com

Green Eggs and Ham In Latin: Virent Ova! Viret Perna!! By Dr Seuss "Modern Latin." A delightful translation into Latin that retains the rhythm of the original! Inspect/Order Green Eggs and Ham In Latin from Amazon.com

Ferdinandus Taurus By Munro Leaf "Modern Latin." Another book that makes reading Latin a pleasure. It is especially good as a review of the subjunctive. Inspect/Order Ferdinandus Taurus from Amazon.com

Cattus Petasatus: The Cat in the Hat in Latin By Dr Seuss "Modern Latin." Dr Seuss in English has delighted children for decades. This translation into Latin will do the same with it's delightful rhythm and rhyme. Inspect/Order Cattus Petasatus from Amazon.com

Nunc Loquamur: Conversations for Latin By Thomas McCarthy Learn to speak Latin with this book. Drawings facilitate conversations in Latin about various situations. Includes vocabulary. Inspect/Order Nunc Loquamur: Conversations for Latin from Amazon.com

Lingua Latina: Pars I: Familia Romana By Hans H. Orberg Learn Latin by reading Latin. The context helps you understand as you read, so that you can read and enjoy. Inspect/Order Lingua Latina: Pars I: Familia Romana from Amazon.com

Harrius Potter et Camera Secretorum (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Latin Edition) By J. K. Rowling "Modern Latin." Harry returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year. An excellent translation that captures the flavor of the original. Inspect/Order Harrius Potter et Camera Secretorum from Amazon.com

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Latin On-Line Dictionaries Top of Page Latin English Dictionary From Chinese University of Hong Kong Latin-English Dictionary From Babylon.com Dictionaries for Latin From Foreignword.com - Dictionary Search Tool, Search on-line Online Dictionary for Latin From Free Dict.com very few entries Dictionary. Type in an English word, it gives meaning, synonyms in English, plus Latin and several other languages. From Dictionary.searchwords.COM Online Latin Dictionary From WordTheque.com. More than a dictionary. Finds words in context in literature. (Note: the verb conjugator gives wrong results) Dictionary for Latin From U of Notre Dame Online Latin Dictionary From Perseus.tufts.edu. Online Latin Dictionary From Ultralingua.net Also other languages. Well designed, but not complete. Allows a small number of free searches each day. Dictionary for Latin From Logos Library Dictionary for Latin From Travlang.com Dictionary for Latin From All Free Dictionaries Project Latin wordlist. Latin and English for the more common words by University of British Columbia Mathematics Department Medieval Latin Word List by The Orb.net Modern Latin Word List Personal web page A word list of Modern Latin words and meanings From The Vatican Italian and Modern Latin. A word list of Modern Latin words and meanings By Lynn Nelson

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Latin Radio Top of Page Online Radio in Latin, read with a Finnish accent! from YLE Radio 1 Latin Radio Broadcast in Latin. Listen online. (Read with a German accent)! from Radio Bremen Also printed news in Latin.

Websites for learning Latin Top of Page Amazingly complete and useful Medieval Latin course! by Laura Gibbs, University of Oklahoma This is very good! Latin Grammar on line from Ohio State University. Easy to use. Latin Grammar on line by KET Distance Learning. Latin 1. Very good. Latin Grammar on line by KET Distance Learning. Latin 2. Very good. Latin Grammar on line by KET Distance Learning. Latin 3. Very good. Classical Latin Grammar on line by Orbis Latinus. Very good. Vulgate Latin Grammar on line by Orbis Latinus. Very good. Latin Course on line by J. B. Calvert. Short, interesting, good. Latin Course on line by University of Texas at Austin. Classic readings, such as Caesar Learn Latin online From Wikipedia Latin Dictionary and Grammar Aid by University of Notre Dame. Very good. Latin phrases used in English by SackLunch.net Latin proverbs From Wikiquote Latin Sayings, Quotes, Mottos, Expressions, Terms, Phrases From Latin-phrases.co.uk Latin Expressions From Mr. Emrich Latin Expressions By Chris Kawalek Latin Expressions By Grant Schmarr Latin Legal Terms By Andrew Wilson Like: habeas corpus. Don't let them obfuscate: know what they're saying. Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar on line. by William Harris, Prof.Em., Middlebury College The traditional book. Impossible to learn from. Aesop's Fables in Latin by Saint Louis University With vocabulary Latin books on-line. Online Library of Latin Authors by The Latin Library.com. Complete texts, HTML Classical, Christian Many Classic Texts in Latin By Perseus Tufts Click on a word to find its part of speech, case, person, tense, etc. Some in Greek transliteration. Read books online in Latin By Project Gutenberg Includes the Latin Vulgate Bible Simple Latin phrases for conversation by Linguanaut The New Testament in Latin (Vulgate) by John Hurt The Old and New Testament in Latin: Vulgate text from Tufts University Has grammar analyzer for each word! The New Testament in Latin: Vulgate text from the Vatican On Line Encyclopedia in Latin From Wikipedia Translation of Latin Mottoes by Florilegium.org HTML Character Codes for Latin From Penn State University How to type "long vowel marks" in Latin. Scroll down. Latin blog in fairly easy Latin From Vir Cum Pluteo Pleno Site that will help you learn Latin From Lingua Latina Aeterna Learning tools for Latin From Textkit Many links. On Line Latin verb conjugations By Verbix.com Please note that this verb conjugator gives wrong results for deponent verbs like Patior and Morior. It does not give the correct infinitive: Pati and Mori. It gives several other forms which don't exist, but which it luckily displays in gray print Good summary of Latin Conjugations at Wikipedia

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