Conversational Latin for Oral Proficiency
by John C. Traupman
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Author: John C. TraupmanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-28
ISBN: 0865166226
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Bolchazy Carducci Publishers
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Book Review: Wonderful, very handy
Summary: 5 Stars
I use the third edition of this book several times a week when preparing short conversational exercises for my Latin class. It has thousands of everyday words and phrases, in their best and easiest Latin idiom forms. Each of the 25 chapters covers a different conversational topic (e.g., school, greetings, food, sports). Each chapter has three sets of short conversations, scripted so that we can use them in our Latin class if we want to. At the end of each chapter's conversations are several optional words and phrases that would also work well in the conversations. Finally, each chapter also has it's own little vocabulary list with definitions.
All Latin words have macrons and accents, so it's a good book even for beginners. It has mostly classical Latin, but uses newer Latin for modern concepts, such as calling someone on the telephone, playing golf, and riding an electric trolley. It's a great complement to the old Latin dictionaries such as Robertson's Dictionary of Latin Phrases and H.T. Riley's Quotations (you can find these for free online from Google Books).
Summary of Conversational Latin for Oral Proficiency
Conversational Latin is an excellent dual-language resource for exploring ancient and contemporary topics, ranging from the weather to politics, in lively dialogs with authentic Roman expression. Each chapter offers 3 conversations in varying degrees of difficulty supported by topical vocabulary. Latin as a living and vital language is showcased in this indispensable supplement to any standard Latin course of study. Traupman's book provides facing English translation; a comprehensive glossary; and appendices on 'Yes and No in Latin,' 'Colors and Numbers,' and 'Sayings and Proverbs.' A companion audio-cassette is available. Special Features Traupman's text enables students to engage in one of the most productive practices in the acquisition of language skills - conversing. Latin is the language that gave birth to the modern romance languages; it can and should be spoken to enhance the learning experience. Conversational Latin includes: Multi-level dialogs with authentic Roman expression Facing English translation Accent marks for all words over two syllables (new to 3rd edition) Macrons for all words (new to 3rd edition) A variety of contemporary and ancient topics (enlarged for 3rd edition: sports section and classroom commands), including 9 songs and The Pledge of Allegiance in Latin (new to 4th edition) Topical vocabulary for each chapter (expanded for 4th edition) A comprehensive glossary that includes the topical vocabularies for the chapters (extensive new entries added to 4th edition-ten new pages) Appendices on 'Yes and No in Latin,' 'Colors and Numbers,' and 'Sayings and Proverbs' Comparison: This is the only conversational text for the study of Latin.Also available:
Conversational Latin for Oral Proficiency CD - ISBN 0865166358
Latin Aloud: Audio AP Selections from Vergil, Catullus, Ovid, Cicero, and Horace - UPC 829218000073
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