This document discusses reasons for learning Latin and provides examples from people in various professions who have benefited from studying Latin. Some key benefits mentioned include improved vocabulary, logical thinking skills, an understanding of linguistic processes, appreciation of other cultures, and strong preparation for law school, medicine and other fields due to Latin's influence on terminology. Latin is also said to be easier for English speakers to learn than other languages due to similarities between the Latin and English alphabets and because many English words are derived from Latin.

2. Remember noun declensions?
Singular Plural
Nominative Hasta Hastae
Genitive Hastae Hastarum
Dative Hastae Hastis
Accusative Hastam Hastas
Ablative Hasta Hastis
Vocative Hasta Hastae
The Latin

3. And verb conjugations?
amo: I love
amas: you love
amat: he, she, or it
loves
amamus: we love
amatis: you (plural)
love
amant: they love
Venus de Milo at the Louvre.
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4. Latin is making a comeback !

5. Why learn Latin?
 10. "You acquire a certain logic and intuitive sense about language." -Newspaper editor
 9. "Classics gives a perspective on life of beauty and greatness of the Roman and Greek
cultures--arts, philosophy, literature, leadership, etc." -Owner of business consulting firm
 8. "Improved vocabulary, confidence in front of people, better writing techniques. Key item: The
discipline I learned has been a critical success factor, especially in the U.S. Military." -Retired
military
 7. "...strong vocabulary and the ability to write, two qualities which are sorely lacking in many
medical students. Practically any term in medicine comes from Latin or Greek, which allows
me to memorize complicated words or phrases more easily." -Medical student
 6. "I found law school a breeze because of the discipline and hard work habits I developed in
Classics. My awareness of linguistic processes and details is a constant strength in reading,
and thinking." -Law school/Texas Legislature
 5. "Classics taught me the value of discussion without argument; taught me to listen and
appreciate other points of view." -Dentist
 4. "Latin definitely has helped me. It implies some skills and character traits: attention to detail,
knowledge of how languages work, good vocabulary, good writing skills, worldly outlook ...and
maybe even wisdom." -Medical editor
 3. "I appreciate having studied the Classics so much that I wish that I had the power to
influence/persuade the curriculum writers in my district to take the study of Latin mandatory for
all students who are seriously college bound. I see the study of Latin as one possible remedy
for the plummeting SAT verbal scores." -English teacher
 2. "Because of its great breadth for embracing as it does logical thinking, precise analysis,
lucid expression and with its overview of human thought and development, history, economics,
business and politics, Classics constitutes the single best preparation in general sense for
almost any of life's available pursuits!" -Founder of a middle school
 AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON IS: Impressive credentials for any kind of job!
Why study
Latin?

6. Why students should learn
Latin
 Learning Latin, unlike Russian or Greek is easier
because Latin has almost identical alphabet with
English. The student does not have to learn a new
alphabet.
 Approximately fifty percent of English words are derived
from Latin. Not just any words, but the educated
language of theology, other sciences, and the highest
English literature and art.
 Students of Latin score higher on standardized tests
than students of other foreign languages.
 Other languages, such as the Romance languages
(French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish),
have up to 80% Latin-based vocabulary. These are
much easier to learn once Latin is mastered.
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7. Why not learn some Latin?
 Open University
 Et pour les Français
 Y por los espagñoles

8. Perhaps you’d just like to say a
few things?

9. Cogito ergo sum
 I think therefore I am

10. Mellita, domi adsum
 Honey, I’m home

11. Quid fit ?
 What is happening?

12. Nil desperandum
 Never despair

13. credo ut intelligam
 I believe so that I may understand.

14. semper ad meliora
 Always towards better things

15. ipsa scientia potestas est
 Knowledge itself is power

16. si finis bonus est, totum
bonum erit
 All’s well that ends well

17. Felicem diem natalem!
 Happy Birthday!

18. Linguamne Latinam loqueris?
 Do you speak latin?

19. Quid agis hodie?
 How are you today?

20. Valete!
@sally07 Roman Empire