Why Latin

Latin is important to learn for many reasons, but especially because it helps linguistic skills and understanding, and it teaches students a method of learning that will complement any subject.

• Latin is not really a dead language; it is simply hidden well in many other languages that go by different names.
• Because Latin is a systematic language, it trains the mind to learn in a systematic way.
• Over 80% of English has Latin and Greek roots and over 50% has strictly Latin roots.
• English vocabulary tests reveal that students of Latin score higher than students of other foreign languages.
• The precision of the Latin language also requires the student to hone the skills of observation, comparison, and generalization.