Intensive Latin Course
Learn Latin as a living language. This intensive 50-hour course, from 23 June to 4 July, invites you to immerse yourself in Latin naturally, without relying on memorising grammar rules. Through an immersive and dynamic methodology, you will develop oral and written communication skills from day one.
Why choose the Latin 1 - Polis Course?
- Immersive methodology: Learn Latin as a modern language, with oral practice and active participation.
- Expert teachers: Classes taught by lecturers trained in the living Latin teaching method.
- Results from day one: Start communicating and understanding simple texts from the very start.
- Quality materials: Teaching materials specially designed by the Polis Institute.
- Intensive and efficient schedules: Daily classes from 9 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., making the most of every minute in a practical and engaging way.
Who is this aimed at?
This course is aimed at students, academics, teachers, translators, lovers of classical languages and anyone interested in learning Latin from scratch, regardless of their previous education. If you want to experience Latin as a real language – understanding, speaking, and enjoying it in an international and dynamic setting – then this course is for you.
Introduction
The Latin 1 Polis Course is the opportunity you have been waiting for to engage with Latin in a unique and practical way. Taught by Adriana Caballer, an expert in the immersive methodology of the Polis Institute in Jerusalem, this intensive 50-hour course, held from 23 June to 4 July, is designed to give you a deep and natural understanding of Latin, without needing to be an expert in classical languages!
Why do you need this training?
- Access effective learning: The immersive methodology of the Polis Institute allows you to learn Latin naturally, as if you were living in the Roman world. No more boring memorising rules: You will learn to think Latin from day one.
- Classical culture at your fingertips : Latin is the key to unlocking a large part of Western culture. Engage with literary, philosophical and historical works that have shaped humanity, in their original language.
- Fast progress with results: The course is designed for you to make progress quickly and effectively. In just two weeks, you will be able to understand and communicate in Latin, laying a solid foundation for future studies in classical languages.
- A learning that transcends: Not only will you learn a language, but also a new way of thinking and analysing, skills that will enrich your personal and professional development.
Objectives
Introduction to classical Latin: Introduce participants to the fundamentals of Latin, covering both vocabulary and basic grammar.
Develop understanding and production in Latin: Offer a full immersion in the language to encourage oral and written understanding of Latin.
Establish a solid foundation for further studies: Equip students with the essential knowledge to progress to higher levels of Latin study.
Innovative and practical methodology
- Total immersion: The course is taught entirely in Latin, promoting natural learning through constant exposure to the language.
- Communicative approach: Students practice simple conversations from day one, reading and analysing classical texts.
- Inductive method: Students discover grammatical rules through practical use of the language, without traditional explanations.
- Active learning: Constant participation in group activities, discussions and interactive exercises to improve the understanding and expression of Latin.
Skills
At the end of the course, you will have developed a series of skills that will enable you to:
- Understand Latin - Read, understand and translate simple Latin texts.
- Express yourself in Latin - Speak and write basic Latin, engaging in simple conversations.
- Analyse texts - Have the necessary tools to analyse and understand the structure and meaning of Latin texts.
- Apply knowledge to classical culture - Learn key aspects of Roman literature, history and philosophy in their original language.