Latin : A Clear Guide to Syntax by Mike Seigel (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherAnthem Press
ISBN-101843312980
ISBN-139781843312987
eBay Product ID (ePID)13069250509

Product Key Features

Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLatin : a Clear Guide to Syntax
Publication Year2009
SubjectLinguistics / Syntax, Latin
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorMike Seigel
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School
LCCN2007-048802
Reviews'Mike Seigel's book, building on the strengths of its previous edition, gives an accessible and succinct account of Latin syntax which will be very useful to students from pre-GCSE to A-level.' John Taylor, Head of Classics, Tonbridge School, 'The new edition is as clear and concise as the previous edition but takes things even further which means it can be used for pupils of all ages and abilities. The explanations are sound, the exercises and passages are really useful. It makes teaching Latin language a lot easier!' Claire Le Hur, Head of Classics, Rugby School, 'This is a book of very great value and will be eagerly received by classicists& Its great virtues are lucidity of explanation, utterly authentic 'scholarship-style' questions appended to the passages&and sheer scope of relevant practice delivered.' -Chris Jackson, Head of Classics, King's College School, London, 'This is a book of very great value and will be eagerly received by classicists… Its great virtues are lucidity of explanation, utterly authentic 'scholarship-style' questions appended to the passages…and sheer scope of relevant practice delivered.' -Chris Jackson, Head of Classics, King's College School, London, 'Mike Seigel's book, building on the strengths of its previous edition, gives an accessible and succinct account of Latin syntax which will be very useful to students from pre-GCSE to A-level.' -John Taylor, Head of Classics, Tonbridge School     , 'This is a book of very great value and will be eagerly received by classicists… Its great virtues are lucidity of explanation, utterly authentic 'scholarship-style' questions appended to the passages... and sheer scope of relevant practice delivered.' Chris Jackson, Head of Classics, King's College School, London, 'The new edition is as clear and concise as the previous edition but takes things even further which means it can be used for pupils of all ages and abilities. The explanations are sound, the exercises and passages are really useful. It makes teaching Latin language a lot easier!' -Claire Le Hur, Head of Classics, Rugby School, 'This updated and revised version of Mike Seigel''s book meets many classroom needs... there is something for everyone, from the students who have just a couple of years Latin under their belts to those entering the Sixth Form, and from the teachers who wants to dip in for a translation exercise to those who want a systematic course of syntax teaching expounded in a direct style.'T.E.W. Hawkins, Head of Classics, Eton College
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Dewey Decimal475
Table Of ContentForeword; Introductions; Revision of Case Usage; Time, Manner, Place; The Infinitive; Participles; Relative Clauses; Indirect Statement; Purpose Clauses; Result Clauses; Direct Commands; Indirect Commands; Direct Questions; Indirect Questions; Uses of cum; Simple Causal and Concessive Clauses; Temporal Clauses; Simple Conditional Clauses; Verbs of Fearing; Passages for Translation; Further Passages for Translation; Independent Uses of the Subjunctive; Relative Clauses with the Subjunctive; Further Conditional Clauses;Further Indirect Questions; Gerunds and Gerundives; Gerunds and Gerundives of Obligation; Impersonal Verbs; The Predicative Dative; Harder Passages for Translation; Verse Passages for Translation; Passages for Prose Composition Vocabulary Lists
SynopsisA clear and concise guide to Latin designed to lead students between the ages of 14 to 18 through a series of illustrative examples, readings, vocabulary lists, and translation exercises, and onto mastery of the language., A clear and concise guide to Latin designed to lead students between the ages of 14 to 18 through a series of illustrative examples, readings, vocabulary lists, and translation exercises, and onto mastery of the language. Each chapter is carefully focussed and complete with vocabulary lists to effortlessly build upon past lessons., This text aims to expound all the basic Latin constructions in a clear and concise manner. Designed for the student with a year or two of Latin under their belt, and through the use of captivating readings, thoughtful examples and explanative translation exercises, this text builds upon and reinforces students' past knowledge so that they may go on to master the language. Each chapter is carefully focused and complete with vocabulary lists to effortlessly build upon past lessons. Great for either the classroom or independent study, this guide acts as a clear and instructive companion for the student striving to expand their knowledge of Latin.
LC Classification Number2007048802
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