Latin Classes in Los Angeles, CA

Botanical Latin is essential for anyone with a serious interest in identifying plants. But, contrary to popular belief, mastering Latin plant names need not be intimidating or boring. Review the rules of taxonomy, Latin grammar and pronunciation, and learn the history of the binomial system in use today.  Required Texts: Stearn's Dictionary...

The Why's and How's of French Spelling  So… let’s recap. Au and Eau sounds like “oh”, Ou is “ooh, AI and Ei do “eh” and Oi makes… “wah”?!! The relationship between spelling and pronunciation in French, let’s face it, stands somewhere between confusing and frustrating, with all those vowel combinations and silent letters!...

This course is designed to be an Introduction to Latin language and literature. Students will learn Latin declinations and verb conjugations. Students will start reading some elementary Latin text, and will learn about ancient Rome culture and Latin Literature.

In Italy, An aperitivo (or apéritif) is often described as being similar to the American happy hour, but in reality, it’s much more than that. The term comes from the Latin word for “opener”, signifying that it was to open a meal. The aperitivo today describes the couple of hours before dinner when Italians meet with family and...