Latin Resources
language laboratory catalog
Basic Language Study Recordings
The Pronunciation and Reading of Classical Latin: A Practical Guide (CL/L 1.009) — two audiocassettes and accompanying 20-page booklet (c. 1984) by Prof. Stephen G. Daitz of the City University of New York (CUNY); program provides demonstration texts and practice exercises illustrating first the pronunciation of Latin vowels and consonants, Latin accents and rhythm, and then the reading aloud of Latin poetry.
Books
501 Latin Verbs (Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc., c. 1995).
Cassell's Latin-English/English-Latin Dictionary (NY: Macmillan Publishing Company, c. 1959, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1968).
Elementary Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis (London: Oxford University Press, c.1993).
Computer Software
Latin GrammarTutor, version 2.0dual-platform program consisting of two modules (test and tic-tac-toe game) containing completion exercises designed to test mastery of 100 grammar topics; includes access to on-screen explanations of grammar topics, answers to exercise items (after two tries), translations, glossary of meanings, and pronunciation of words; save test/game score and score printing options available; separate password-protected GrammarTutor Editor application (not installed at workstations) allows instructor to modify GrammarTutor topics, exercises, related help fields, and glossary; User's Guide available.
CD-ROM Programs
Astérix: Learn Latin (Linguam Latinam cum Filio Asterigis) — 2-disc dual-platform CD-ROM program based on the adventures of the popular "Gaulish" comic book character Astérix; designed to build the high-beginner- to intermediate-level language learner's skills of listening comprehension, reading, command of vocabulary, pronunciation and fluency via 20 hours of interactive audio/video language learning material; features introduction to the story's 5 principal characters, interactive story with Latin audio track, Latin text or text translation, and on-screen language help options; translations available in 5 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Turkish); interview activity allows user to ask questions of Astérix and Obélix; "record" feature in "Studio" mode allows user to record frame by frame the role of one character in a dialogue, then review playback of his/her voice in "Theatre" mode with other Astérix character; quiz section available for the testing of language skills.
Web Links
Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar for Schools and Colleges by Perseus Project — an online Latin grammar textbook.
http://www.chlt.org/sandbox/perseus/ag.gram_eng/index.html
Textkit — Greek and Latin learning tools. Free online books and software.
http://www.textkit.com/
Words by William Whitaker — Online Latin dictionary and grammar aid.
http://lysy2.archives.nd.edu/cgi-bin/words.exe
E.L. Easton: Latin by Eva L. Easton — wide variety of Latin resources.
http://eleaston.com/latin.html
Cornell College: Latin Links by Cornell College — links to online Latin exercises.
http://www.cornellcollege.edu/classical_studies/latin/latin-links.shtml
Latin Teaching Materials: Saint Louis University by Saint Louis University — Latin teaching tools.
http://www.slu.edu/colleges/AS/languages/classical/latin/tchmat/tchmat.html