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Resources on the languages of Latin and ancient Greek.
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Review of 'A Glossary of Terms in Grammar, Rhetoric, and Prosody'

A quick review of 'A Glossary of Terms in Grammar, Rhetoric, and Prosody for Readers of Greek and Latin.'

Why Learn Latin

Some people choose which language to study based on whether or not it is easy, usually as compared with other languages. Using this criterion, Latin doesn't necessarily fare very well, but if you want to continue to study languages, Latin is a great base language. It also helps with understanding the meaning of words and grammar. Of course, it's...

Why Study Latin?

Could you persuade someone to study Latin? How would you go about it? What would you say? Why should someone study a so-called dead language? Post your responses.

Languages and Dialects of Ancient Greece Timeline

The 5 main dialects of ancient Greek that have been found on inscriptions, based on geography, with regional subdivisions, followed by the other, more modern Greek languages.

Latin Grammar Tips

Tips for reviewing or learning Latin.

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