Latin Courses
Why Study Latin
There are 3 reasons Latin has long been considered the one master subject before which all others must bow.
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Latin teaches English better than English teaches English. Studies have shown that education based on the study of the child’s own language is inferior to one based on Latin.
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The mental discipline Latin instills in students makes it the ideal foreign language to study. The character of the Romans pervades the language they created. Latin is systematic, rigorous, analytic and is clearly superior to other languages in this regard. Like English, modern languages are “lax and individualistic,” reflecting the modern temper of those who speak them. Students simply will not get the same benefit out of studying them compared to studying Latin.
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Latin is the mother tongue of Western civilization incorporating the best ideas of the ancient Greeks, and after the conversion of Rome, putting them into the service of Christian truth. With power and precision of classical Latin, Christianity transformed the tongue of conquest into the tongue of conversion, and Latin became the language of the Christian faith for over a thousand years.
The Latin Alive Latin programs at One Day Academy are designed to introduce your student to the rich heritage of the classical tradition as well as improving their study skills and their knowledge of ancient history and culture. Additionally, students will gain the ability to read classical authors in the original language, and will have direct contact with the wisdom and thought of the classical and medieval authors.
Elementary Latin
Suggested Age:
7-9
This joyful and gentle introduction to Latin makes language learning lively, musical, and memorable. Students will practice Latin vocabulary through songs, chants, stories, and creative activities that connect Latin words to English meanings and roots, thereby expanding their English vocabulary.
Purpose & Process:
The goal of this course is to ignite a love of language and provide young learners with an early understanding of Latin’s influence on other languages. Latin is not a “dead” language; the study of Latin improves English vocabulary, grammar mastery, reading comprehension, and analytical thinking.
Each week introduces an engaging lesson with new vocabulary, pronunciation practice, and simple grammar concepts, reinforced through interactive songs, coloring pages, classroom games, activities, and engaging projects. Students will also enjoy learning Latin prayers, mottos, and cultural connections to history and Scripture.
By the end of the year, students will be able to recognize and use dozens of Latin words and phrases, understand many English derivatives, and build confidence for future Latin and language studies.
Student Responsibilities:
Practice Latin vocabulary daily using flashcards, chants, songs, or review sheets.
Complete weekly worksheets and bring them to class.
Review chants and songs introduced in class to strengthen memory and pronunciation.
Participate actively at home by reciting words, singing songs, and practicing chants.
Come prepared and ready to participate.
Parent/Primary Educator Responsibilities:
Ensuring consistent vocabulary practice at home (5–10 minutes/4 days a week).
Making sure weekly assignments are completed (20 minutes/4 days a week).
Administer and grade quizzes.
Listening to chants and songs with their students to reinforce memorization.
Latin 1
Suggested Age:
13-18
Latin 1 is an interactive class which teaches Latin grammar and vocabulary in a systematic and approachable way using Memoria Press First Form Latin. Memoria Press uses a “grammar-first” approach, which facilitates mastery and retention, and provides many opportunities to make connections to English vocabulary and grammar. Translation and parsing, common Latin sayings, English derivatives, historical background, and oral work are part of every class. Memoria Press First Form Latin is sufficiently rigorous for college prep as well as easy to use for homeschoolers. This course can be applied as a foreign language high school credit.
Latin 2
Suggested Age:
Latin 2 is an interactive class which teaches grammar, vocabulary, translating and parsing. It examines Roman culture and civilization in imperial Rome with a focus on political intrigue with the weekly historical readings. The pace is perfect for use at home while maintaining the rigor of a college preparatory class.This is a high school year 2 Latin course.