If you wish to learn Latin, it may be a good idea to reach out to 51Թ and sign up for Spokane Latin lessons. Romance languages such as French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Romanian are considered descendants of Latin. As such, if you want to learn one or more of the Romance languages, it could be beneficial to learn Latin through Spokane Latin lessons.
Latin was originally discovered in Latium, which was located in the central part of Italy where Rome is located. Once the Romans began to develop literature, a division was created between two different types of Latin. The first type is Classical Latin, which was known for its elegance and formality. Classical Latin was influenced by the Greek language in its grammar, vocabulary, and style. The second type is Vulgar Latin, which is the popular or spoken form of the language. Vulgar Latin is where modern Romance languages originated from. Vulgar Latin is distinct from Classical Latin in some aspects of its vocabulary, its dependence on word order, the increased usage of prepositions, and less reliance on inflections.
In the modern era, Latin is a dead language, which means that it no longer represents the spoken language of a community. It was a living language throughout the Middle Ages and into the early parts of the modern era. But by the 17th century, Classical Latin was overshadowed by vernacular languages such as French, English, and Italian. The need to know Latin declined as vernacular languages became highly developed and pretty much took over completely by the 19th century.
While Latin is now a "dead" language, it still preserves its influence and some of its usefulness. The Roman alphabet is still used today in English and many other languages around the world. Latin is still the official language of Vatican City and is still used for communication by the Roman Catholic Church. Additionally, those who wish to enter into careers in the legal profession, scientific research, medicine, and theology could find studying Latin useful because many terms in technology and science are derived from Latin.
Whether you are interested in starting Latin lessons or have already started and are having a tough go of it, Spokane Latin lessons could be helpful. Lessons are available to students at various age groups, including high school, college, and adults. So whether you are currently attending Lewis and Clark High School, Ferris High School, Gonzaga University, or you're an adult who wants to learn Latin as a potential boost to your career, Spokane Latin lessons can help you reach for your goals.
When you sign up for Spokane Latin lessons, you have a choice between two different types: Latin courses and Latin tutoring. Latin classes are designed to resemble traditional classes with an instructor and fellow classmates, while Latin tutoring provides access to a Spokane Latin tutor who you can work with on an individual level.
What skills can an instructor in Spokane Latin lessons help me go over?
A key area when it comes to learning Latin is learning how to pronounce words properly. Many students find this skill to be relatively easy, given enough practice. However, if you are working alone, practice can be hard to come by because you may not have access to anyone you can talk to. Practicing your pronunciation can be helpful in learning vocabulary words as well. Taking a Latin class can help with this because you can communicate with your fellow classmates in group discussions and class activities. Additionally, your instructor can be there to provide feedback to let you know if your pronunciation is accurate. Furthermore, if you need additional clarification, you can meet with your instructor after class to discuss topics on an individual level.
Studying on an individual basis with a Spokane Latin tutor can give you the option of speaking to your private instructor about topics related to your hobbies or career. This can help you memorize these words and understand how to pronounce them.
While many Latin words are similar to their English counterparts, one area that is often tricky for students is the concept of inflections. inflections are the endings of words, and they play a major role in being able to understand the meaning of Latin sentences. This topic can be difficult for some English speakers to pick up on because English doesn't rely on this system much. English focuses on word order rather than the ending of a particular word. Thus, paying close attention to the ending of words can be unfamiliar for some students.
How do the two types of Spokane Latin lessons work?
Fitting a course or tutoring into an already busy schedule can be a challenge. Depending on your age, you may have school, extracurricular activities, work, family commitments, or a combination of these. This can make it seem impossible to add something else to your schedule. But Spokane Latin lessons are designed with your schedule in mind and are easy to access.
Latin classes are offered every month and are offered at several times throughout the day. As such, it is easy to find a class that works with your schedule. Additionally, classes take place completely online, which means you never have to be concerned about how you're going to make it to class. You can simply take your class online at home or any other location you have access to the Internet.
Studying with a Spokane Latin tutor could be even easier to fit into your schedule because you only have to find a time that is agreeable for you and your instructor. You also have the option of either meeting your instructor online or in person, which could add even more flexibility.
How do I get started with Spokane Latin lessons?
Getting started with Spokane Latin lessons is as simple as contacting 51Թ over the phone or online. New classes start up every month, and we can help you connect with a private instructor in as soon as 24 hours. Call today!

Patricia: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
Throughout my career, I've taught middle school, high school and college students (graduate and undergraduate.) I earned my Doctorate in Education in 1997. Teaching is most rewarding for me when students realize they have the skills and tools to be successful in tutoring experiences and beyond.
Education & Certification
- University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Idaho State University - Doctor of Education, Counselor Education
Subject Expertise
- Latin
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Courtney: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with students of all ages from elementary schoolers to adults at the non-profit program Safe Place: Homework Help. A particular highlight of mine is the summer I spent teaching English to adults as a certified ESL assistant at the International Education Center in downtown Minneapolis. All these...
Education & Certification
- Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- Arithmetic
- CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present
- +122 subjects

Erica: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I 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...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Japanese
- Elementary School
- Social Sciences
- +77 subjects

Ruth: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...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 fun and engage them.... Learning is most effective when the student is having fun, and the best way to learn is to teach.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT
- High School English
- ACT Reading
- +43 subjects

Brianna: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I 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,...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- 11th Grade
- Science
- +217 subjects

Abigail: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...high level of achievement throughout my academic career. I graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in Classics and received a special commendation for my Bachelor of Arts thesis. I took on independent research projects during my undergraduate summers. I plan to one day pursue a Ph.D in Classics. I am also committed to improving the education experience of my students, and have demonstrated that commitment in both my professional and personal life. Currently,...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages HL
- IB Classical Languages SL
- Foreign Language
- +19 subjects

Brendan: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...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 as I do consider myself a renaissance man. I bring my bold and fresh teaching approach to all subjects and students. I have experience tutoring and/or taking coursework in all subjects listed. I have worked with students as young as middle school and as old as college.
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- ACT
- High School Physics
- +58 subjects

Russell: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...ranging from Latin to English literature and composition. Besides Latin, one of my favorite topics to teach is writing. Writing is a chief personal pleasure and perhaps my greatest talent, and I derive just as much enjoyment from helping others with their writing as I do writing myself. In the sciences, I have had exposure to biochemistry, introductory biology, and general, organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. In my teaching, my current focus is on...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Chemistry & Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages
- Foreign Language
- CLEP
- +32 subjects

Emma: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...foreign languages including Latin and humanitiesexpect a very enthusiastic tutor especially if we are talking about Shakespeare! I also think it is important to try and frame things in a context students are used to, so if that means watching She's the Man in order to understand Twelfth Night, then that's what we will do (although we do have to read the actual play as well). If that sounds like something you could use, get...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Security Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- Foreign Language
- French 1
- +31 subjects

Anna: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...and high school students as a tutor in individual learning environments. I have also worked as a museum educator and a camp counselor. My goal is to help students by engaging them in their learning, setting challenges, and empowering them succeed. My passion is working with students until the "aha!" moment when students know how to solve a difficult problem. I tutor reading, writing, and history/social studies for all grades, U.S. History and Government, and...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Current Undergrad, Education and American Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- Social Studies
- +67 subjects
Eric: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...the UNC-Duke basketball game. Since then, I have taught a wide range of humanities courses at a liberal arts college in Minnesota. I also help students prepare for college standardized tests and improve their writing. I love working one-on-one with students to help them achieve their goals. I got my head start being homeschooled by my mom and I really benefitted from the opportunity to learn at my own pace. Student evaluations most frequently comment...
Education & Certification
- University of Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- Spanish 2
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- +67 subjects

Aneri : Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...hurdles. I have more than 5 years of tutoring experience and experience 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...
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- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT Subject Tests
- High School Biology
- College Biology
- +66 subjects

Kerry: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...me useful and creative outlets. He turned my life around, keeping me from following in the footsteps of my two brothers. I don't 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...
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
- Canadian French Language Proficiency
- Foreign Language
- IB Classical Languages
- +46 subjects

Sean: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...I did very well. I was admitted early to Harvard my senior year, where I enrolled in Fall 2006. Long story short, my father was chronically ill, and I left school to help care for him. He required more care, and for longer, than anticipated, but it was not a choice I would ever reverse. And if, for now, qualities born of that experience must recommend me more than the usual benchmarks of achievement, they...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- 8th Grade Math
- AP European History
- +53 subjects

Paula: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...So, why do I tutor? As I mentioned above, I love knowledge. I love sharing knowledge. But most of all, I love helping students learn to love what they're doing. Frequently, when a student reaches the point with a tutor where they begin noticing that they are making progress, they begin really believing in their ability to do the work independently and they are more likely to be excited about their academics! Also, I know...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology; Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- High School World History
- Arithmetic
- +149 subjects

Grace: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...scientific reports, analytical literary analysis, philosophical and political arguments, and creative pieces. Fiction writing is one of my personal passions, and my creative work has been published in several literary journals. I love working with writers of all skill levels, and I am prepared to address difficulties related to grammar and mechanics, syntax, structure, style, content, and editing. I studied Latin at the honors level for over six years throughout middle school and high school....
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Current Undergrad, Writing Seminars
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Latin 1
- PSAT
- Essay Editing
- +21 subjects

Matthew: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...studies in philosophy have especially equipped me to teach writing, analytical thinking, logical analysis, and mathematics. I am also a part-time professor of philosophy. My academic interests range from medieval Scholasticism to contemporary issues in bioethics and law. I believe that tutoring is not only about the transfer of knowledge between the tutor and the student, but also a transfer of skills, which would help the student learn how to find the answer himself or...
Education & Certification
- The University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Philosophy
- The University of St Thomas - Masters, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Math
- SAT Math
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- +51 subjects

Hayley: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...As both a classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I love to hike and play with my dog. I am a huge traveler and am very thankful to have a career that allows me to be flexible...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelors, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- US History
- Social Sciences
- +66 subjects

Natalia: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...and Latvian Holocaust Museum, editing and revising the final 145 pages of a historical text translated from German to Russian to English. I believe that in education, the most important element is not the lesson but the learner. Every student (of any age) has a unique set of strengths and needs, and thus each student deserves a teacher who values not simply the subject matter but the students themselves. On top of it all, education is...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Social Science Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Languages
- +63 subjects
Mary Carolyn: Spokane Latin lesson instructor
...impossible--this has driven me to seek every opportunity to help others academically, as I find great joy and fulfillment in doing so. For the past two years I have taken classes at a local college, where I worked as a peer tutor of both Latin and Math. The students I have tutored thank me again and again for helping them enjoy and succeed in what was often their worst class. My experience with the SAT...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- IB Classical Languages SL
- Latin 4
- +15 subjects