Is Latin a hard language to learn?

Sunday, July 10th, 2011 at 6:57 am  
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I am looking into learning a third language. I am a German major. There are not many options for an over the summer introductory course in a foreign language. Is Latin difficult? I have heard it's tough. Is it a language you could see someone learning the beginning basics with effort in a one month time span?

Foriegn language for universities- Would Latin or Spanish be easier?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 11:02 am  
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I heard Spanish is the easiest foreign language but most English words are from Latin. Wouldn't Latin be easier? Sources?
I'm going to major in meteorology so I'll never use any of these foriegn languages.

How does a college level Latin or Greek course differ from that of a modern language?

Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 1:39 am  
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I speak English, Spanish, and Italian, and for all of the classes I've taken over these, it has been full language immersion from day 1. I can't imagine the classical languages are like this, especially Latin. So what is a typical class like. Is English spoken or must you speak in the foreign language? What do you do. Any insight into this issue would be appreciated. Also, I'm looking for specifics for Latin vs Greek. Thanks.

How can I learn Latin, a “dead” language, on my own, when it is not offered here?

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 at 1:19 am  
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I should clarify that I love *all* languages, French being my favorite foreign language thus far. -- But I am increasingly fascinated by Latin, and I am looking for some resources with which I might study it. Tutors and classes, while the most compelling options, are not practical in this case.

So how do you suggest I learn this dead language on my own?
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