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Finish your beginner Latin learning journey with our Beginner Latin Conclusion course, suitable for learners who have completed our Beginner Latin: Course 3 or have approximately 60 hours of prior study. This course helps you build your ability to read and understand Latin texts while expanding your knowledge of core grammatical structures and vocabulary. It is ideal for learners interested in learning Latin for cultural interest or personal enrichment in a supportive and interactive learning environment.

You will work with more complex adapted Latin texts featuring multiple clauses and connected ideas. Grammar focuses on non-finite verb forms, including infinitives and principal parts, while syntax explores indirect statement and key subordinate clause structures. These elements are taught in context to support accurate interpretation of increasingly sophisticated Latin passages.

DELIVERY MODE

Language courses are offered in two delivery modes:

• Face-to-Face: WEA Sydney
• Online: via Zoom or Microsoft Teams

Please check the delivery mode listed before enrolling, as some classes are face-to-face and others are online.

TEXTBOOK

• Tutor supplied material

COURSE OUTLINE

Verbs

• Perfect passive
• Infinitives (all tenses active/passive)
• Principal parts of the verb

Syntax

• Indirect statement (acc + infinitive)
• Basic subordinate clauses (quod, cum, ut)
• Participles (consolidated)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Interpret complex adapted Latin texts with multiple clauses
2. Recognise and use a full range of infinitive forms
3. Understand indirect statement and key subordinate structures