51Թ can get you started in Los Angeles Latin lessons if you are interested in learning the Latin language. Regardless of your age or educational level, whether you are a student at Downtown Magnets High School, an undergraduate at the University of California - Los Angeles, a student studying in any of the schools in this area, or even an adult learner, we can help you find a Latin class that meets your needs. Many schools now require their students to learn a foreign language as part of their academic requirements. Latin is an invaluable language that is used by medical, business, and law students, as many of the terms used in these fields originated from it. Knowledge of Latin is also considered a good way to prepare for learning Romance languages. 51Թ can provide learners with additional resources that can give them a strong start in their quest to understand the Latin language.
The history behind the Latin language is fascinating. The Latin language is said to originate from a region known as Latium in Rome. Latin and English use the same Roman alphabets, though three more letters have been added in English. Latin is considered by many as a "dead" language because it is not a spoken language in any community in the world. The Latin language historically exists in two different forms: the classical and the vulgar. Although it is considered to be a "dead" language, it is still the official tongue of Vatican City and the Roman Catholic Church.
51Թ offers two different types of Latin lessons - private instruction and courses. Whatever your motivation to learn Latin might be, there is a program designed with you in mind. Depending on your choice, you can get started without delay. Connecting you with a Los Angeles Latin tutor can be done in as few as 24 hours. If you choose a group course, new sections of group Latin courses start on a monthly basis. You also have the option of choosing to take part simultaneously in a collaborative course and private tutoring. Each type of lesson has its own unique benefits, but students can feel confident that they are always learning from experienced and patient instructors no matter which method they choose.
What sorts of skills I can learn during Los Angeles Latin lessons?
Latin is a highly inflected language where the root words of the language remain constant, but the inflections change as a result of the role of the words in the sentence. In Latin, the endings of words (inflections) are essential to understanding how words relate to each other. The inflections enable us to work out the meaning of a sentence. Understanding inflection in Latin might be a bit challenging initially for someone coming from an English background, as the use of inflection is very limited in English. However, your Latin instructor can help with this.
To give you a solid footing, your Latin instructor might, first of all, introduce you to what nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and common phrases are in Latin and how they are used in sentences. Verbs have different usages in Latin. Learning Latin can be challenging for learners, and it can become even more complicated in environments where learners don't have ample opportunity to practice. Regular practice in terms of reading, writing, and speaking, either in a group setting or one-on-one with a private instructor, can make a difference in your quest to master Latin. Interacting regularly with your classmates can also help you master pronunciation in Latin. This approach can help your confidence as you master the usage of the different nouns, essential vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures in Latin.
The personalized method of tutoring can provide students who prefer one-on-one instruction the opportunity to improve their Latin skills. It allows your Latin instructor to focus on the areas or concepts you might be struggling to understand. A private teacher can customize the lessons based on your learning style in order to assist you in getting a foothold as you embark on learning a new language.
How do the two types of Los Angeles Latin lessons work?
Learning a language like Latin can be challenging if you have to combine this with other academic or family commitments. However, we can help to simplify fitting lessons into your schedule by enrolling you in an online Latin class. In a virtual class, you will attend lectures together with other students in a virtual classroom where you can hear, see, and interact with your instructor. You learn together with other classmates by sharing knowledge with one another. You can also get feedback from your instructor, an experienced Latin scholar.
If you prefer a private instructor, we can connect you with an independent Los Angeles Latin tutor. With this lesson type, the instructor can modify the lessons to address areas that can help you understand Latin better. You can also choose to meet your instructor either online or in person. However, choosing online tutoring provides you with many benefits. Online tutoring allows you to work from anywhere. You will meet with your Latin instructor on our Live Learning Platform, where you have the freedom to use multimedia tools to interact with your instructor. In addition, you will have the full attention of your instructor during online lessons. You can also choose to meet with your instructor in person. Sessions can be arranged at your home, in a café, at the library, or any place convenient to you.
How can I get started with Los Angeles Latin lessons?
Get in touch with the Educational Consultants at 51Թ today. They can provide answers to your questions and talk you through the method that you might prefer to enroll in based on your needs. We can get you started in as little as 24 hours on Los Angeles Latin lessons with a private tutor. Whether you are a student at the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, Larchmont Charter School, or the University of Southern California, you can get started with a Los Angeles Latin tutor soon.

Sarah: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...working with children of all ages and will soon be applying to a Masters of Science program in clinical psychology. My past experience and current work have taught me that any student can learn any material no matter what her environmental, social, medical or academic background. In fact, my philosophy is to evaluate all of these factors and use them to determine the student’s strengths so that I can tailor my teaching to her learning...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- Italian
- SAT Subject Tests
- +38 subjects

Matthew: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...Irvine. I have tutored a variety of students, ranging from the elementary to the college level, for the past four years. I primarily tutor subjects relating to the Humanities, such as Ancient Languages, History, and English Composition. My favorite subject to tutor is Latin, since I regard Latin as the most beautiful and intricate of the human languages. When tutoring I first ask for a copy of the course syllabus/schedule, assess the needs, goals, and...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- IB Classical Languages
- IB Classical Languages HL
- +50 subjects

Max: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...apply for college. This period can be extremely important for a young person's future success, and I know firsthand how overwhelming the pressure to succeed can get when you feel like you have to face it alone. With my passion for writing, I can aid my charges in overcoming character limits and the discomfort of talking about themselves, allowing their personal statements to express their best selves in an eloquent and concise manner. For standardized...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Latin 1
- College English
- Latin 4
- +52 subjects

Matt: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
University of Virginia ('15) Environmental Science undergraduate with +5 years of tutoring and academic coaching experience in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, English, French, History, Math, SAT/ACT preparation, and Social Sciences.
Education & Certification
- The University of Virginia - Bachelors, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- Social Studies
- Technology and Coding
- +84 subjects

Elizabeth: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...ways of teaching for however a particular student learns. I think this flexibility and dedication to making school work as easy as possible for my students is my strongest attribute as a tutor. I am available to work up to thirty hours per week. Friday through Sunday I would generally be free to tutor at any time; on Mondays, I am available during the day, and on Wednesdays, I am available from mid-afternoon (starting around...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- ACT Reading
- Study Skills
- Essay Editing
- +58 subjects

Tom: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...never believed to be as intertwined. For example: is it simply coincidence that the studies of astronomy and philosophy tend to happen at the same time for early cultures? Or that early arithmetical and geometrical proofs were found to exist in natural formations? I find that once connections and insights like the previous occur with the learner, passion begins to grow, and education no longer becomes a requirement, but a self-employed pursuit. In my spare...
Education & Certification
- Thomas Aquinas College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
- Catholic University of America - Master of Science, Business Analysis
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Pre-Algebra
- Comparative Literature
- Pre-Calculus
- +33 subjects

Erica: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools....
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Japanese
- AP English Literature and Composition
- SSAT- Middle Level
- +77 subjects

Ruth: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
I am a high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- 11th Grade Writing
- SAT Mathematics
- Elementary School Math
- +43 subjects

Brianna: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring,...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- College Business
- High School Economics
- +217 subjects

Abigail: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...Currently, I am working as a freelance writer, editor, and assistant to a scholar at the University of Washington who works on education policy. As an undergraduate, I was involved with a student organization that tutored students at a local K-8 school who were struggling with reading and writing. My student was thirteen years old, and most of the resources for his reading level were aimed at students much younger. In order to keep him...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages HL
- IB Classical Languages SL
- Foreign Language
- +19 subjects

Courtney: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...have helped me develop a variety of strategies to adapt to different learners needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects, such as ACT prep, math, writing, Spanish, and Latin. Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure out how to meet your current academic goals and develop the skills you need...
Education & Certification
- Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- Elementary School Math
- SAT
- +122 subjects

Brendan: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...on mechanical engineering and systems is due to my love of putting things together and drawing conclusions from physical representations. This was instilled at a young age as I had a deep love of Legos. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra. Algebra features so many of the basic mathematical tools which become instinct in higher level math like calculus, my favorite subject to study. I have a varied repertoire of subjects which I tutor...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- AP Statistics
- High School Business
- +58 subjects

Kerry: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...know why it took me so long to realize I was born to be a teacher, particularly after the stellar example in Dr. King of what a teacher can mean in a child's life. Other people predicted a teaching career for me as early as high school, and I knew I wanted to work with young people, but I had to thrash around for years trying other disciplines before I could see the obvious. I...
Education & Certification
- Excelsior College - Bachelors, Classical Language and Literature (Latin)
- University of Phoenix - Masters, Educational Studies
- University of Phoenix (ABD) - Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- Canadian French Language Proficiency
- IB Classical Languages
- +46 subjects

Russell: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...the high school or college level) and organic chemistry, both of which were always personal favorites. Even more importantly, in my pursuit of the sciences and humanities I have not just mastered two different types of content; rather, I've mastered two different ways of thinking. Because I understand both the way a strong humanities student might think and the way a strong science student might think, I'm able to 'translate' for students who are strong...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Chemistry & Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages
- Foreign Language
- Essay Editing
- +32 subjects

Bradley: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...my students that they will see more rewards from their persistence. I have worked with several students who were scoring in the seventies on tests and quizzes when I started working with them who then began to see dramatic results with scores in the nineties in a fairly short time. I make use of various tools like mnemonic devices and English word derivatives to make vocabulary and form-memorization easier. I also have students draw charts...
Education & Certification
- University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- Greek
- Latin 1
- +39 subjects

Sean: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...of more value anyway. Compassion and patience, with recourse to humor, are certainly invaluable for a tutor. I have always been able to do well in academic settings and test-taking. Much of this success derives from long-hours devoted to assignments and preparation, but no small part owes to the way my mind learns. My mind is suited to books and the classroom, and this is a convenience for which I am very fortunate. I recognize,...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- College Level American History
- College English
- +53 subjects

Claire: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Classics, Political Science & History
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- Social Studies
- SAT Subject Tests
- +35 subjects

Aneri : Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...tutoring elementary students all the way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college students currently taking Comparative Physiology. For 51Թ I tutor in the following subjects: biology, psychology, algebra, geometry, calculus, Latin, statistics, test prep,...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Biology
- SAT
- Calculus
- +66 subjects

Natalie: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
I am a Ph.D. student at Columbia, and I just moved to New York City this fall! I love tutoring and teaching students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- German
- French
- PSAT Critical Reading
- +59 subjects

Hanna: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...tutoring experience in math and Latin. My favorite subjects in school were chemistry and calculus. I have completed four years of Latin in high school including AP Latin and received the National Exam Gold Award all 4 years. I have also scored a 5 on nine different AP tests so I'm capable of helping other students prepare for their AP exams. For fun, I play the flute and practice martial arts. I am constantly reading...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Greek
- Differential Equations
- Pre-Algebra
- +86 subjects