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The Steven Sirski Podcast

SSP37 - Latinitas Animi Causa

Feb 14, 2023
Andrew Morehouse, Ilse van Rooyan, and Claire Mieher from Latinitas Animi Causa discuss the current state of Latin, its use in modern settings, and the impact of social media on the language's revival. They also explore the teaching of Latin in South African schools and share their experiences studying and teaching the language. The speakers discuss different language learning methods, including the importance of repetition and exposure. They also touch on maintaining accuracy in Latin translation, appreciate Seneca's letters, and discuss the challenges of online teaching.
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Quick takeaways

  • Using spoken Latin in everyday life has helped rejuvenate the language over the last ten years.
  • Creating a positive and welcoming classroom environment is crucial for students learning Latin.

Deep dives

Teaching Latin and Ancient Greek through Comprehensible Input

In this podcast episode, Andrew Morehouse, Ilse Van Rien, and Claire Mayer discuss their work as part of the teaching team at Latina Tas, Anime Kowsa, which offers Latin and ancient Greek classes online. They emphasize the importance of using comprehensible input methods in language teaching and share their experiences of teaching Latin and ancient Greek to students. The speakers highlight the joy and motivation that students experience when learning through spoken Latin and discuss how these methods enable students to comprehend and internalize the language more effectively.

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