Foreign Language Study : Latin

One of the major difficulties facing learners of Latin is correct formation and use of verbs. The Big Gold Book of Latin Verbs takes a quantum leap forward by providing you with exactly what you need to succeed--more entries, a cleaner layout, and a complete explanation of verb usage and formation. Standout features include:.:.; 555 full conjugations of the most useful verbs.; Numerous examples from classical texts of all 555 verbs.; An in-depth look at the top 40 verbs with examples.; A full index of 2,700 verbs cross-referenced to model conjugations. more...

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Latin is often perceived as an intimidating language to learn, but millions of students and adults need some background, whether for high school, law, music or medical school. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Latin provides a comprehensive guide for beginners in vocabulary and grammar construction. more...

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The first comprehensive treatment of Latin extra-paradigmatic verb forms, that is, verb forms which cannot easily be assigned to any particular tense in the Latin verbal system. - ;This is the first comprehensive treatment of Latin extra-paradigmatic verb forms, that is, verb forms which cannot easily be assigned to any particular tense in the Latin verbal system. In order to see what functions such forms fulfil, one has to compare their usage to that of the regular verb forms. In Part 1, Wolfgang de Melo outlines the usage of regular verb forms, which, surprisingly, has not always been described adequately in the standard grammars. In Part 2, the central part. of the book, he compares the usage of the extra-paradigmatic verb forms to that of the regular ones, restricting himself to Archaic Latin (roughly before 100 BC); here he makes many new and unexpected discoveries. In Part 3, de Melo shows how synchronic usage can help us to reconstruct earlier. stages of the language which are not attested; he also points out that, while most of the extra-paradigmatic forms die out after 100 BC, some survive - and that such survival is by no means a matter of chance. - more...

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A new edition of Henry Beard’s bestselling classics Latin for All Occasions and Latin for Even More Occasions —now updated and available together for the first time ever in paperback!. Who says Latin is a dead language? Latin for All Occasions and Latin for Even More Occasions have helped scores of readers harness the language of Caesar and Cicero to turn ordinary remarks into timeless utterances. Impress your boss with Lingua Latina Occupationi (Occupational Latin); flirt with your classics professor with Lingua Latina Libidinosa (Sensual Latin); look like the hipster you are with Lingua Latina Popularis (Pop-Cultural Latin); survive holidays with the family with Lingua Latina Domestica (Familial Latin) and Lingua Latina Festiva (Celebrational Latin). Here are hundreds of useful expressions rendered into grammatically accurate classical Latin— with a foolproof pronunciation guide—all in one handy volume. Whether you are a student of the language or just want to talk like one, Latin for All Occasions is guaranteed to help you delight your friends (wittily), insult your enemies (fearlessly) and elevate the public discourse. more...

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Boost Your grades with comprehensive Portuguese Language study guide. FREE Introduction, Articles, and Nouns chapters in the trial version. Clear and concise explanations. Search for words or phrases. Add Bookmarks. Text annotation and mark-up. Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. Use your down time to prepare for an exam. Always have the guide available for a quick reference. An essential resource for everyone studying Portuguese Language. Table of Contents. Chapters | A-Z Index. Chapters:. 1. Introduction. 2. Parts of speech. 3. Phraselist & Lessons. 4. Varieties & Influences. 5. About and Navigation. Portuguese language | Alphabet | Grammar | Orthography | Syntax | Pronunciation. Article | Practise | Noun | Plural | Gender | Degree of the Nouns | Pronoun: Personal & Possessives | How to say ''you'' in Portuguese | Indefinite | Reflexive | Relative | Demonstrative | Interrogative | Deictics | Adjective: Common adjectives | Comparison | Plural | Numbers | Adverb: Common adverbs | Degree of the Adverbs | Interjections | Conjunctions | Prepositions | Contractions | Verb: Conjugation | Variation | Ser and estar | Personal infinitive | Indicative Tenses Forms: Present tense regular verbs | Present tense irregular verbs | Preterite tense irregular verbs | Preterite tense regular verbs | Imperfect tense regular verbs | Imperfect tense irregular verbs | Pluperfect tense regular verbs | Future tense regular verbs | Future tense irregular verbs | Future Perfect Indicative | Conditional tense regular verbs | Perfect Conditional | Subjunctive Tenses Forms: Present subjunctive tense regular verbs | Present subjunctive tense irregular verbs | Present Perfect Subjunctive | Imperfect subjunctive tense regular verbs | Mais que Perfeito | Conditional forms | Future Perfect Subjunctive | Imperative Mood. Phraselist | Lessons: Lesson 1. Saying Hello | Lesson 2. I Like... | Lesson 3. What Are You Going To Do? | Lesson 4 more...

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