Award-Winning Latin Courses & Classes in Miami, FL

If you are studying Latin at the University of Miami, learning the language as a high school student at Terra Environmental Research Institute or Coral Reef Senior High School, or you are working toward understanding Latin in your free time, Varsity Tutors is here to help you build your skills through a Miami Latin course. Learning a new language doesn't come easily to many people, and you may have found that you don't learn quite as well as you'd like in a traditional classroom setting or on your own.

Whether you are completely new to the language or whether you already have some knowledge of Latin, it is important to remember that you need consistent practice in communicating, whether that's through writing in the language or speaking it out loud. A Miami Latin course can help with your recent language learning undertaking as well as provide you access to a proficient Latin instructor who will be there for you every step of the way.

Latin was first used as the ancient language of Latium, the area in Italy where Rome is located. There are many languages that were developed from Latin, including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian. These are referred to as the Romance languages.

When the ancient Romans began to create forms of the written word, there came a divide in the language. Classical Latin is known for its formality and its elegance, and it has a vocabulary, grammar, and style that is modeled after Greek. Vulgar Latin, the popular spoken form of the language, was used by colonists and soldiers during the Roman Empire era. Vulgar Latin has a more streamlined use of word order, relies less on inflection, and uses more prepositions.

Latin was spoken during the Middle Ages and into the beginning of the modern period. Several times, there were attempts to revive classical Latin, but these attempts all failed as vernacular languages rose in popularity. Now Latin is considered a "dead" language, though the Roman Catholic Church still uses it as their official tongue, as well as Vatican City.

Despite the fact that Latin is considered a "dead" language, you can still benefit from learning to speak it. Maybe you plan to use it to pursue interests in the legal, medical, theological, or scientific professions. Perhaps you want to learn a Romance language and need a great starting point. Either way, a Miami Latin class can help you with your personal goals.

What material does a Miami Latin course teach?

Because the language is no longer used as a main form of communication, developing a true Latin accent is not necessary. This can make learning the principles behind Latin pronunciation a lot easier and less stressful. Once your pronunciation of the words is mastered, you may find that learning new vocabulary is quite a bit simpler, and you can begin diving into the Latin literature and enjoying some of the written poetry and prose.

The Latin language uses genders for nouns that are categorized into three forms: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Learning what form the noun will take requires a bit of memorization on your part, but your Latin instructor will be there to help encourage you to practice. You might find that certain words that are often associated with a specific gender in English will match that gender in Latin. For example, the word "miles" is masculine and means "soldier", whereas the word "regina" is feminine and means "queen". The adjectives used to describe these nouns will match the noun in gender and number, whether in the singular form or when pluralized.

Another thing you will learn in a Latin class is how the endings of Latin words are very important in understanding how different words relate to each other in a sentence. For native English speakers, this can sometimes seem complex, because English does not put as much of an emphasis on inflection. Instead, the English language relies on word order to make sense of which subject in the sentence is performing an action.

As one example, a sentence in English may read "the mouse hides from the cat". If you change the word order to read "the cat hides from the mouse", the difference is very obvious. In Latin, however, the word order is less important to understanding which subject is doing the hiding. Instead, the end of the word will tell you which subject is performing the verb.

This can all seem very confusing, but try not to worry too much. Your Latin teacher can offer plenty of discussions about these subjects and allow you plenty of time to practice using the language correctly.

How will a Miami Latin course teach me?

Since a Miami Latin class is fully interactive in an online environment with an experienced Latin teacher, you will have the opportunity to communicate and interact with the instructor and the other students easily. The convenience of being online is not to be ignored. You will never have to commute and can study right there in your living room.

On top of that, if you are struggling with a certain subject or don't understand certain grammatical rules and nuances, a Miami Latin course can provide you with a chance to reserve some one-on-one time with your teacher.

Classes start on a rolling monthly basis, so it is easy to jump in and get started. Additionally, classes are offered at various times, so you can choose to practice during the weekend, at night, or during the day.

How do I get started?

Enrolling in a Miami Latin class is very simple. Contact Varsity Tutors and let us know that you are ready to get started. Whether you are a complete novice or someone brushing up on their skills, we can help you find a class that fits your needs. Our educational consultants can supply you with more details regarding how and when to get started, information about what the course will cover, and what current classes are available. In a short time, you can be on your way to learning Latin.