Booking is now open for Oxford Latinitas Summer Term online classes in both Latin and Ancient Greek. The term runs from 25th April to 17th June, and classes are available at a range of levels in both languages. Students new to Oxford Latinitas will have a short diagnostic call with one of our teachers in order to make sure they are placed in the right group.
Oxford Latinitas classes aim to teach the foundations of the classical languages, strengthen students’ active linguistic abilities, and improve their reading and writing fluency, all through a sound grasp of grammar and an extended vocabulary. The classes are conducted fully in the target language (Latin or ancient Greek), and involve reading, speaking, and various interactive exercises. Beginner, pre-intermediate, and intermediate classes use Lingua Latina Per Se Illustrata (Hans Ørberg), Athenaze (Italian version), Assimil Ancient Greek, and Ancient Greek Alive (Paula Saffire and Catherine Freis); advanced classes use classical Greek and Latin texts. Each class will have a maximum of 8 students.
Full details and application sign-up can be found here.
Recent testimonials
(I had) a great teacher, and thanks to him and his methods, I understood that ancient Greek grammar wasn’t so difficult to learn. He explained with great clarity. … I’m always amazed by OL teachers’ proficiency. They’re also very patient and encouraging. — Maeva Chardon, Ancient Greek Summer School (online), August 2021.
The classes were very useful for me because I studied Latin for 2 years, but I didn’t have the basics of the language, because I had missed it in the beginning and now I can say that I love Latin, because of the Summer Schools. — Desislava Tsvetkova, Latin Summer School (online), August 2021.
(I had) a patient and very helpful teacher. The course was perfect for me. I found every day’s class challenging yet not overwhelming. The reading material provided was interesting and very useful. — Student at Greek Summer School (online), August 2021.
During these five days I learnt Greek better than after almost a year of studying tables. Discussing food and philosophy, singing Greek songs, talking about the Parthenon on a walk in Athens we used Ancient Greek as an instrument to immerse ourselves … I’m not saying that tables are bad or useless — it would have been impossible to start talking if I hadn’t learnt any tables. But if the only thing you study is tables you learn a lifeless, frozen language that will never come alive for you … Almost every day we studied some grammar. … These five days were some of the most useful and interesting in my life! — Student at ‘Active Attic in Greece’ course (residential), August 2021.