Latin Demystified: A Self Teaching Guide - Softcover

Prior, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071477276 ISBN 13: 9780071477277

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2008

Synopsis

Become a bona fide master of Latin

English vocabulary owes a great debt to Latin, ergo you already know many Latin words and phrases. Now you can move beyond the status quo and learn this classical language. With Latin Demystified, nihil obstat (nothing stands in the way).

Beginning with an overview of Latin, basic pronunciation rules, and a discussion on the differences between inflected and analytical languages, Latin Demystified covers key grammar fundamentals such as nouns, verb forms, and syntax. You'll build your Latin vocabulary with essential words and phrases and quickly master this challenging language. Test yourself at the end of every chapter for reinforcement that you're fast on your way to reading and understanding Latin.

This fast and easy guide features:

• Clear and straightforward explanations of Latin grammar fundamentals
• Numerous examples of simple and complex sentence structures
• Full coverage of Latin noun declensions and verb tenses
• Helpful writing exercises
• Quizzes at the end of each chapter to reinforce new material

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for a more experienced student, Latin Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this complex language.

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Title: Latin Demystified <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: Richard Prior <>Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL Professional

Synopsis:

"Demystified" makes learning Latin a no-brainer! "Latin Demystified" provides you with a friendly, non-intimidating method that takes the confusion out of learning the language, walking you step by step through the fundamentals and moving on to more advanced topics. Each chapter concludes with a self-test that allows you to track your progress, and a comprehensive final exam at the end of the book gives you instant feedback on new language skills.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0071477276
• ISBN 13: 9780071477277
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432