Prior R. The Everything Learning Latin Book

Adams Media Corporation, 2003. — 485 (304) p. — (The Everything Learning). — ISBN: 1580628818.
Latin is a living, breathing language!Many of the English words you use today, such as ad hoc, memorandum, et cetera, and habitat, are based on Latin roots. A basic understanding of Latin will vastly improve your English vocabulary and provide keys to understanding legal, medical, and scientific nomenclature.The Everything Learning Latin Book builds upon what you already know about English to teach you the basics of Latin grammar, usage, and vocabulary. Through step-by-step instruction, practical exercises, and cultural information, The Everything Learning Latin Book will have you speaking like a Roman in no time.Other features include:.
The history and evolution of the Latin language.
Extensive glossaries.
Exercises.
Pronunciation instruction.Top Ten Reasons to Learn Latin.The Key to Understanding Latin.
Helps and Hindrances.
The Importance of Verbs.
The Imperfect and Perfect Tenses.
Knowing Nouns.
Using Adjectives.
Making Comparisons.
Prepositions and the Ablative Case.
Genitive Case and Dative Case.
Grammatical Mood.
Time and Tense.
Vocabulary Building.
Pronouns.
Grammatical Voice.
Participles.
Asking Questions.
Infinitives.
Getting Attention and Giving Commands.
Reading Latin.
Quae cum ita sint.
Appendix A. Latin-English Vocabulary.
Appendix B. Latin Literature.
Appendix C. Answer Key to Exercises.