If you have ever been taught Latin using the traditional approach - those drab grammar books and endless translation exercises - you know how much of a slog it can be. Even after years of study, you may still find yourself struggling to comprehend Caesar's commentaries or Virgil's verses, which can seriously hamper your enjoyment of the text. This is where the Nature Method, also known as the inductive method, comes in. The approach emphasizes speaking and listening, treating Latin as a living language, and aims to eradicate the strain of constant mental translation. The ultimate goal is to teach students to read and think like an ancient Roman. From my experience and that of my colleagues, the Nature Method is incredibly effective, and the results are often remarkable.
Over five years ago, I embarked on a journey to learn Latin through the Nature Method, and it has been a game-changer for me. I was incredibly fortunate to have received tutelage from some of the world's most accomp...
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