A Basics of Latin

<p><em>Basics of Latin: A Grammar with Readings and Exercises from the Christian Tradition</em> by Derek Cooper introduces students independent learners and homeschoolers to the basics of Latin grammar with all readings and exercises taken from texts in the Christian tradition.</p><p>As part of the widely-used Zondervan Language Basics series of resources Cooper's Latin grammar is a student-friendly introduction. It helps students learn by: </p><ul><li>Minimizing technical jargon</li><li>Providing only the information needed to learn the basics</li><li>Breaking the grammar of language down into manageable and intuitive chunks</li><li>Illustrating the grammar in question by its use in rich selections from ancient Christian authors.</li><li>Providing grammar readings exercises and a lexicon all in one convenient volume.</li></ul><p><em>Basics of Latin</em> provides an ideal first step into this important language and focuses on getting the student into texts and translation as quickly as possible.</p>