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Latin: A Fresh Approach Book 2

Latin: A Fresh Approach Book 2

Mike Seigel

(1999)

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Abstract

The second volume of Mike Seigel's new three-volume course aims to present grammar in the clearest possible way and build upon the lessons of Book 1. The language content is supported by detailed insights into the history and culture of Ancient Rome, with stimulating full colour pictures to help bring the Roman Empire to life.


'I think the new book is excellent...a most valuable and entertaining book.' —John Smith, The Harrodian School


This book is the second of a complete three-volume course, written with the aim of making the basics of the Latin language as easy and accessible as possible to beginners, regardless of their age. Throughout, the author presents the language alongside insights into the culture and civilization of Ancient Rome, using numerous full colour photographs and original drawings to make the introduction to language deliberately gradual and visually stimulating in order to engage students and allow them to relate to the subject matter. There is no continuous story in Latin, but plenty of linguistic exercises which will give students sufficient practice in emphasizing the basic points, allowing them time to gain confidence in understanding one new lesson before moving on to the next. Vocabulary is introduced at regular intervals, and the books include numerous challenging and interesting exercises, designed to be of manageable length so as to be less imposing and easier to learn.


Mike Seigel studied Classics at New College, Oxford. He was Head of Classics at Colet Court from 1976-1987, taught at St Paul's School and is also a former Head of Rokeby Prep School. He currently teaches Classics at Tiffin Boy's School, Kingston.


'I found the course very clear and straightforward - the layout is uncluttered and explanations of grammatical points are clearly expressed. The inclusion of English to Latin exercises is a good thing: I see this as giving flexibility to the course…The course is certainly well suited to C.E. in terms of vocabulary and the presentation of the grammar. The exercises are such as to give confidence to the less able students.' —Jonathan Welch, Head of Classics, Kingshott School


Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Matter 1
Title 1
Copyright 2
About the Author 3
Dedication 4
Acknowledgements 5
Introduction 7
Contents 9
Main Matter 11
Chapter 1: Revision of Nouns 11
Exercise 1.1 14
Exercise 1.2 14
Exercise 1.3 15
Exercise 1.4 15
Exercise 1.5 16
Exercise 1.6 16
Exercise 1.7 16
Legends of Rome 17
Exercise 1.8 19
Chapter 2: Third Declension Nouns 21
Exercise 2.1 22
Exercise 2.2 22
Exercise 2.3 23
Exercise 2.4 23
Exercise 2.5 25
Exercise 2.6 25
Exercise 2.7 25
Exercise 2.8 26
Exercise 2.9 27
Horatius 27
Exercise 2.10 29
Chapter 3: More Third Declension Nouns 31
Exercise 3.1 31
Exercise 3.2 31
Exercise 3.3 32
Exercise 3.4 32
Exercise 3.5 33
Exercise 3.6 33
Scaevola 34
Exercise 3.7 35
Chapter 4: Neuter Nouns 37
Exercise 4.1 38
Exercise 4.2 38
Exercise 4.3 39
Exercise 4.4 40
Exercise 4.5 40
Exercise 4.6 41
Exercise 4.7 41
Exercise 4.8 42
Exercise 4.9 42
Cloelia 43
Exercise 4.10 44
Chapter 5: The Present Tense: All Four Groups 45
Exercise 5.1 46
Exercise 5.2 46
Exercise 5.3 47
Exercise 5.4 48
Exercise 5.5 48
Exercise 5.6 48
Exercise 5.7 49
Exercise 5.8 49
Exercise 5.9 49
Exercise 5.10 50
Coriolanus 50
Exercise 5.11 52
Chapter 6: The Infinitive 53
Exercise 6.1 53
Exercise 6.2 54
Exercise 6.3 54
Exercise 6.4 55
Exercise 6.5 55
Exercise 6.6 56
Exercise 6.7 56
The Roman Republic 56
Exercise 6.8 59
Chapter 7: Personal Pronouns 61
Exercise 7.1 61
Exercise 7.2 62
Exercise 7.3 62
Exercise 7.4 63
Exercise 7.5 63
Exercise 7.6 63
Exercise 7.7 64
Latin Literature 64
Exercise 7.8 66
Chapter 8: More Adjectives 67
Exercise 8.1 68
Exercise 8.2 69
Exercise 8.3 70
Exercise 8.4 70
Exercise 8.5 71
Exercise 8.6 71
Exercise 8.7 72
Exercise 8.8 72
Exercise 8.9 73
Plays 73
Exercise 8.10 75
Chapter 9: Adverbs 77
Exercise 9.1 77
Exercise 9.2 78
Exercise 9.3 78
Exercise 9.4 79
Exercise 9.5 79
Exercise 9.6 79
Exercise 9.7 80
Exercise 9.8 80
Theatres 80
Exercise 9.9 83
Chapter 10: The Imperfect Tense 85
Exercise 10.1 86
Exercise 10.2 86
Exercise 10.3 87
Exercise 10.4 87
Exercise 10.5 87
Exercise 10.6 88
Exercise 10.7 88
Exercise 10.8 89
Exercise 10.9 89
Exercise 10.10 89
Ampitheatres 89
Exercise 10.11 92
Chapter 11: The Future Tense 93
Exercise 11.1 93
Exercise 11.2 94
Exercise 11.3 94
Exercise 11.4 94
Exercise 11.5 95
Exercise 11.6 95
Exercise 11.7 95
Exercise 11.8 96
Exercise 11.9 96
Exercise 11.10 97
Exercise 11.11 97
Gladiators 98
Exercise 11.12 101
Chapter 12: Verbs Like Capio 103
Exercise 12.1 103
Exercise 12.2 104
Exercise 12.3 104
Exercise 12.4 105
Exercise 12.5 105
Exercise 12.6 105
Exercise 12.7 106
Exercise 12.8 106
Exercise 12.9 107
Exercise 12.10 107
Beast Shows 107
Exercise 12.11 109
Chapter 13: Fourth Declension Nouns 111
Exercise 13.1 112
Exercise 13.2 112
Exercise 13.3 112
Exercise 13.4 113
Exercise 13.5 113
Exercise 13.6 113
Exercise 13.7 114
Chariot Racing 115
Exercise 13.8 117
Chapter 14: Fifth Declension Nouns; Time 119
Exercise 14.1 119
Exercise 14.2 122
Exercise 14.3 122
Exercise 14.4 122
Exercise 14.5 123
Exercise 14.6 123
Exercise 14.7 124
Exercise 14.8 124
The Baths 124
Exercise 14.9 127
Chapter 15: Place; The Locative 129
Exercise 15.1 130
Exercise 15.2 131
Exercise 15.3 132
Exercise 15.4 132
Exercise 15.5 133
Exercise 15.6 133
Exercise 15.7 134
Exercise 15.8 134
Enemies of Rome (1) 134
Exercise 15.9 136
Chapter 16: More Pronouns 137
Exercise 16.1 138
Exercise 16.2 138
Exercise 16.3 139
Exercise 16.4 140
Exercise 16.5 141
Exercise 16.6 141
Exercise 16.7 142
Exercise 16.8 142
Exercise 16.9 143
Enemies of Rome (2) 143
Exercise 16.10 145
End Matter 147
Vocabulary 147
Latin-English 147
English-Latin 157