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About the CLRC Online Latin Program

CLRC Latin classes are offered at the elementary, middle school, and high school level using either the Oxford Latin Course (traditional grammar and reading based Latin instruction) or Lingua Latina (immersive active Latin instruction). Introductory classes, which build a solid foundation in grammar and vocabulary, are available at all levels. Preparation for the National Latin Exam, the SAT subject test, and the AP Latin Exam is available. The program culminates in college level classes available for dual enrollment credit reading the works of Caesar, Cicero, Virgil, Catullus, Horace, Ovid, and others.

We emphasize vocabulary acquisition through online flashcards with audio recordings, friendly class vocabulary competitions complete with year-end prizes, and derivative work to help students find English words that are based on the new Latin vocabulary they have learned that week. CLRC Latin classes also focus on depth of grammatical understanding, and extensive reading to introduce students to the beautiful patterns, cadence, and literature of the Latin language. Middle school and high school students are encouraged to take the National Latin Exam.

"The CLRC Latin program is wonderful! The fact that you TEACH the class and the students interact with you and with one another makes such a difference. My younger son attends a private school but his Latin education does not come close to the quality of the CLRC Latin classes my older son has taken with you."
-Jacquie A., New Hampshire

Latin I Overview Video!

Please check out our Latin I Overview video on YouTube!

Please Note - this video was made when the class met via Adobe Connect. Latin 1, like all CLRC classes, now meets via Zoom. Both students and teacher are on webcam throughout the class.

The video features two recorded portions of an online class session. You’ll also find helpful information about the course textbook and other class resources, like vocabulary flashcards. We’ll also acquaint you with our Canvas learning management system, where students access homework assignments, quizzes, grades, and more.
A side note: the background music for the video, "Mountain Meadows," was composed, arranged, and entirely performed by Matthew Gallatin.

In the CLRC Latin Program:

STUDENTS LEARN GRAMMAR

Learning grammar is an essential part and an important benefit of learning Latin.

We explain grammar lessons clearly in English, with plenty of examples, and then apply that understanding to Latin.

We have developed an extensive system of clear, eye appealing charts to outline key grammatical concepts.

Students as young as 6 years old learn about subjects, verbs, subject complements, direct objects, indirect objects, prepositional phrases and much more.

STUDENTS LEARN LATIN VOCABULARY

Younger students are guided through the process of developing their own flash card system with color-coded cards, personal illustrations, and neatly hand written definitions. For older students we provide complete sets of online flashcards. Our cards include all 4 principal parts of each Latin verb and can be used not only as flashcards (either online or printed as physical cards) but also in a variety of games and self-testing options. Regular vocabulary quizzes help students focus on vocabulary building.

STUDENTS LEARN ENGLISH VOCABULARY TOO!

WE INCORPORATE REGULAR REVIEW

Every class includes review of previous vocabulary and grammar lessons.

Daily homework assignments include both oral and written practice of all the verb conjugations and noun declensions learned.

At the middle school and high school level we provide cumulative exams after every 7 or 8 lessons. These test vocabulary retention, understanding of grammatical concepts, and sight-reading ability. These exams provide us with a helpful diagnostic tool and an objective-grading standard for parents who want grade reports for their home school file.

WE ANSWER STUDENTS QUESTIONS

THREE DISTINCT ENTRY POINTS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS OF DIFFERENT AGES, ABILITIES, AND MOTIVATIONS

CLRC offers a comprehensive series of 12 Latin courses from Upper Elementary to College Level reading classes.

Our Upper Elementary Latin program flows directly into the Intermediate or High School level classes with no need to re-start in a different program.

The program includes three distinct entry points to accommodate students of different ages, abilities, and motivation.

At the middle and high school level we use a standard textbook, The Oxford Latin Course, commonly used in both high schools and colleges in the United States and Britain

STUDENTS LEARN TO READ LATIN

There are many side-benefits to learning Latin — vocabulary, discipline, training in systematic and precise thought, logic, ease of learning subsequent languages, raising SAT scores.

But, the ultimate goal of Latin study is to be able to read the world’s great literature that was written in Latin — Virgil, Caesar, Cicero, Catullus, Livy, Ovid….

We begin reading with our youngest students so they get used to the pattern and cadence of the language as early as possible.

This early familiarity eases the eventual transition to reading authentic Latin authors.

WE PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE NATIONAL LATIN EXAM

WE HAVE FUN

Younger students sing songs, learn rhymes, and draw pictures while learning as much Latin as many first year high school students.

“Naumachia” (like the Battleship board game) is a marvelous way to teach students about adjective noun agreement. If they don’t get the correct form of the needed adjective their shot is an automatic miss.

Older students have friendly competitions with the online flash cards — complete with prizes mailed to the top scorers.

And then there’s the Caesar game — a rapid paced game where students climb the ‘Cursus Honorum’ of public offices in Rome if they correctly identify the case and use of case for nouns and adjectives; the mood and tense for verbs. Those who rise to the level of Caesar are awarded with a special prize.

We have fun mastering difficult grammatical concepts together, sharing news about the events of the week, and figuring out why on earth Caesar nested that subordinate clause within another subordinate clause, within a third one!

If I were asked what, of all the things I was ever taught, has been of the greatest practical use to me, I should have to answer: the Latin Grammar.”
— Dorothy Sayers

About the CLRC Online Latin Program

Latin I Overview Video!

In the CLRC Latin Program: