Welcome to Linney's Latin Class.com, an online Latin class for homeschooled and self-taught students. This class is designed to allow anyone to experience a genuine Latin class, complete with a textbook, lectures, and even homework. I'm William E. Linney, author of the book Getting Started with Latin, which is a very simple and user-friendly introduction to Latin. People seem to really like Getting Started with Latin, and I have had numerous requests for a follow-up book. This is the main reason why I created Linney's Latin Class.com. So this is a good way to continue your Latin studies after completing Getting Started with Latin.
I have crafted these lectures to really "hold your hand," so to speak, through the process of learning Latin grammar. As I record each lecture, I make every effort to explain everything fully, while making the information accessible to everyone. The only cost associated with this class is the purchase price of the textbook, which is about $15. My goal is to make Latin available, accessible and affordable for everyone who wishes to learn.
Buy, Sell, Pack, Fix, zzzzzzz
January 20, 2010
Hi folks. I haven't forgotten about the Latin lectures. I have been selling my house, buying a new one, packing, getting stuff fixed, etc. Wow--it's been a lot of work. However I have finished most of my research for lesson 32, and I will be recording it as soon as I am able to dig myself out of this pile of boxes.
Also, I have felt the need to make a special diagram of verb tenses for this lesson, so it's taken me a bit of work to figure out just how I want to represent the verb tenses in visual form. I have this diagram about halfway done, but it will take a bit more time, too.
Feedback Requested
January 1, 2010
Folks, I'd like to hear some feedback from you about the lectures. Is my teaching style effective for you? Is it clear and easy to understand? Are these lectures teaching you what you want to know? I'm committed to customer service LOL.
Send me an email and let me know.
Lesson 31 Done
December 31, 2009
Lesson 31 is all done, folks...it's uploaded and waiting for you.
Snowed In
December 21, 2009
Merry Christmas everybody!!
I'm snowed in here, so tonight I recorded approximately the first half of lesson 31. This one has lots of extra vocabulary to learn because we are going to read some Caesar.
Recommendation: get yourself an English translation of Caesar's Gallic Wars and start reading book I. If you know the basic plot of book I you'll have more fun translating the Latin because you will be able to put it in context. Also, study maps of the area so you will know where the different tribes live and how the geography of the area is affecting the plot.
Tempus Fugit
December 12, 2009
My work schedule has been *crazy* but I have been able to almost totally finish my research for lesson 31. I want to start recording it Monday. It's got a large chunk of Caesar in it, so get ready to translate some real Latin, folks.
Lesson 31
December 5, 2009
Getting ready to record lesson 31.
Lesson 30 All Done
November 13, 2009
Lesson 30 is complete. I am curious to know if any of you will notice any problems with the quality of the audio.
Lesson 30 Recorded
November 11, 2009
Tonight I finished recording lesson 30. And, I have already finished editing most of it. So I just need a day or two to do some final editing and processing on the sound file.
I was slowed down this week by some problems with my audio equipment, but I think I have those problems worked out now (keeping my fingers crossed). On the internet you can find some pretty bad audio recordings...badly recorded and just bad otherwise. I'm trying to achieve a high level of quality in every area: content, voice tone quality and recording quality.
Recording Lesson 30
November 6, 2009
Almost finished recording lesson 30 before my voice gave out (cough).
Recording Lesson 30
November 4, 2009
Tonight I recorded another large portion of lesson 30...it should only take me one more recording session to finish it.
Recording Lesson 30
November 2, 2009
Last night I recorded a large portion of lesson 30. Also, I have completed about half of my research for lesson 31. Now that the Spanish book stuff is almost completely done, I am starting to really cook along on the Latin lectures.
Work Begins on Lesson 30
October 29, 2009
Finishing up my final preparations for lesson 30. I will start to record this lecture probably late tonight or tomorrow.
New Blog
October 27, 2009
I have decided to have a little blog here to keep you folks better informed about upcoming lectures and the like.
