I came across it a few years ago and I thought it was amazing! It was invented by some man and put online. It is very easy for a person with knowledge of two or three latin based languages to understand.

Seems so strange that the most powerful empire's language, which spread all the way to Scotland, Israel, and Asia Minor would just become extinct...
It would be like the English Language dying. Maybe it will...who knows.

But anyways, i will never understand how a language that had so much influence in the known world, which is the basis of so many other languages, could just DIE. Many other languages have died, but they are isolated pockets..know what i mean? So strange, and illogical, at least to my amateur mind.

Hundred years ago the most common language was Latin, Greek is even older than latin and was less popular, but it didn't die, Latin died and from it were born other languages. Greek evolved from ancient Greek. But HOW did Greek not disappear as Latin did?

Could you explain to me the process during history that made Greek be preserved through the years up now?

Thanks in advance

Romanian is a Latin/Romance language...but how come they say "Da" when saying yes which is derived from Russian/SouthSlavic languages which Romanian is completely unrelated to...just wondering

Im in my freshman year of latin, im doubling up on it in my sophmore to finish it & to take french junior & senior year. But so far its soooo confusing & will it help me in the future ? Im fluent in Spanish & it helps some what to remember certian words. by the end of my highschool year i will be knowing 4 languages; English, Spanish, Latin, and, French.

according to the Romanian Dictionary & Pharsebook it states "In the Latin linguistic family, composed of nine languages, Romanian has the fifth numerical place, after Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese." So what is left other than English?

Ok, I'm in high school now, and some of my classmates are taking Latin. Some have As and Bs and claim it's easy. Others have Ds and Fs and claim the language was so hard it died. I am taking Spanish, so I have no clue,, but is it really as complex as they say, or are they just having trouble learning?

I know all languages can be hard, but is Latin more complex then english?

The Latin language has been used much from early times till now, but there isn't a country that goes with it like there is for other common languages.

Ok, so I'm currently doing Biology at university and most names/terms are derived from either latin or greek. I want to learn these two languages, perhaps only to a basic level, so as i can learn the literal meanings of the many terms used.

My son has a specific learning disability. He can't learn languages because of this. In his chosen career field he has to learn latin names of trees and other nature items. He is really having a problem. Are there any tricks for this or tools he could use to try to help him get this in his brain? He can study for hours and think he knows it and go to take the test and ... it's all gone! Please help. He does have an IEP and he is in college. Thank you!

My son is due soon, and i think it would make things easier for him in the future if he learns a new language when hes young. My boyfriend and i are considering only speaking Chinese and Pig Latin when he is born so he speaks the languages fluently before he even starts grade school. only problem; we cant speak chinese or pig Latin. Is there a professional i can hire to come to our house for 5 years and speak chinese and pig latin??

Thank you in advance,
Slaphie and Dick

Well I speak 4 languages, so mastering grammar is pretty easy.

For example.. "I love _____", do I write "_____um amo."? (since -um is the accusative singular masculine ending? and then -am if the noun is singular feminine?)

Hope you understand my question. >< Thanks.
LATIN! Not Spanish nor other languages spoken in Latin America~

Please explain your reasons.

I was surprised to read somewhere that students who studied both languages found Latin somewhat more difficult than Ancient Greek.

If I study three hours a day, and able to pick up languages very quickly, how long will it take? Also, how hard is Latin? Thanks.

I need to make a fantasy story for school and I wanted to know if I could use any languages for magic or another race or something (like fire is incendia, ignis, flamma in Latin). Or would I have make up my own or get ideas from other languages but change them.

I heard that since all languages are derived from latin that once you have mastered latin you can master any language. Is this true?

By learning Latin first, will it become easier to learn French, Italian, Spanish, and other languages? If i missed some, could you inform me on what they are?

BTW, i'm going into law and i think it's mandatory to learn Latin because of all the Latin-based terms.

a. There are more descriptive words available.

b.The languages are not currently being used and do not change.

c. The words are more easily understood.

d. Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and used his language.

THANK YOU!

Hi there.

I've just spent some time online and found it most interesting how English comes from Latin and Greek and I'd like very much to learn more about these languages, maybe even get to speak them one day. But I know that Latin is a dying langauge which is pretty sad all things considered. So, what do you reacon? Is Greek easier to learn? Should I try finding a Latin teacher? Or am I simply wasting my time? Thanks everyone.

Hi, I want to learn Latin for the SAT's and to help me learn other languages, but I dont know the best way to do it?

What is the best, most efficient way to learn Latin?

I know Latin has roots in many languages, but I'm not sure about either of these. I need to know for a class, links would be great!
10 points for the most imformative answer!
Also if Latin did have roots in Greece than did is there Latin roots in the names of stuff in greek mythology (Perseus, Zeus, Pegasys, Medusa etc.)?

according to the Romanian Dictionary & Pharsebook it states "In the Latin linguistic family, composed of nine languages, Romanian has the fifth numerical place, after Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese." So what is left other than English?

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?
Always wear under wear. Har dee har.

^_^

They both very old languages, and they've endured many rises and falls of civilizations and power.

However people still speak Arabic, and Latin has changed to make fundamental parts of other languages, but there is no culture that speaks Latin as a primary language.

Help me understand.

Thank You!

The Latin language has been used much from early times till now, but there isn't a country that goes with it like there is for other common languages.