Initium (Classic Reprint): A First Latin Course On The Direct Method: A First Latin Course on the Direct Method (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Reginald Bainbridge Appleton

 
9780282446833: Initium (Classic Reprint): A First Latin Course On The Direct Method: A First Latin Course on the Direct Method (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Begin Latin with a direct method that's friendly to new learners, with clear steps to mastery. This edition presents a practical, beginner‑friendly approach to Latin through direct method principles, focusing on conversation, grammar, and everyday vocabulary. It guides you from first phrases to basic sentence construction, helping you build confidence as you study.

This book combines dialogues, grammar explanations, and structured exercises to support steady progress. You’ll encounter introductory grammar, declension charts, and practice prompts that reinforce what you read and say. The content is designed for classroom use or independent study, emphasizing active engagement with Latin from the start.


  • Readable dialogues and example sentences to hear Latin in context

  • Clear grammar explanations with essential declensions and conjugations

  • Exercises that practice recognition, translation, and composition

  • Vocabulary lists and pronunciation cues to support quick recall



Ideal for beginners who want a practical, immersion‑style path into Latin, using direct cues and everyday language to build competence quickly.

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ISBN 10:  0666219087 ISBN 13:  9780666219084
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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