Classical Latin Course: Continuers

Continue your journey into the language of the ancient world with our Classical Latin short courses online!

Designed for students who have completed our Classical Latin: Intermediate course or have an equivalent level of experience, this continuing course allows you to build on your language skills while exploring increasingly rich texts, grammar, and the history and culture of the Roman world. Rather than following a fixed syllabus, the course evolves with the knowledge, interests, and progress of the current cohort, allowing students to continue developing their Latin over multiple terms.

Working through the renowned Cambridge Latin Course and, where appropriate, authentic Classical Latin texts and complementary learning materials, you'll continue reading engaging stories from across the Roman world while expanding your understanding of Latin grammar, vocabulary, and translation.

Whether your interest lies in the ancient world, classical literature, philosophy, archaeology, theology, or the foundations of modern European languages, this course offers an engaging and intellectually rewarding opportunity to continue learning alongside like-minded students.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Classical Latin: Continuers course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Reading and translating increasingly sophisticated Classical Latin texts
• Expanding Latin vocabulary and grammatical understanding
• Strengthening reading fluency and translation accuracy
• Applying a broader range of Latin grammatical structures with confidence
• Developing a deeper understanding of Roman history, literature, philosophy and culture through language study
• Building confidence in discussing and interpreting Classical Latin texts

Course content

What will be covered in this Classical Latin: Continuers course?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

• Reading and translating passages from the Cambridge Latin Course and other suitable texts
• Vocabulary development through contextual reading
• Consolidation and extension of Latin grammar
• Exploration of increasingly advanced grammatical structures appropriate to the cohort
• Translation and comprehension exercises
• Discussion of Roman history, literature, philosophy and everyday life as encountered through the texts
• Review activities to reinforce language skills and support continued progression

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Classical Latin: Continuers course for?

This course is suitable for students who have completed our Classical Latin: Intermediate course, or who have an equivalent level of Classical Latin. 

It is designed for learners who wish to continue developing their Classical Latin over multiple terms in a supportive, intellectually stimulating, and discussion-based learning environment.

Course venue

Online via Zoom.

Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.

Requirements:

• A device with a stable internet connection

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Cambridge Latin Course: Book 3 (details below)
• Notebook and pen

Learning Resources

Please purchase the following textbook, which will be used throughout the course:

Cambridge Latin Course: Book 3

Cambridge University Press, 2026

ISBN-10: 100916273X

ISBN-13: 978-1009162739

The textbook is widely available through major booksellers, including Abbey's, Dymocks, Amazon, and other online retailers.

Additional course materials and recommended readings will be provided by the tutor.

What's Next?

Continue exploring Classical Latin and the ancient world

Unlike our introductory Latin courses, this Continuers class has no fixed end point. The content evolves from term to term in response to the interests, abilities, and progress of the group, allowing you to continue developing your Classical Latin for as many terms as you wish.

Students may also enjoy exploring the ideas of the ancient world through our Philosophy Course: Stoicism, also taught by tutor Dr. Chris Baghos, which examines the philosophical traditions that shaped Roman life and thought.