Nunc Loquamur: Conversations for Latin (Latin Edition) [Spiral-bound]

Thomas McCarthy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 16, 2005

This is an illustrated text for students new to Latin who want to incorporate speaking Latin into their study. Through rich drawings by the author, students are provided situations common to the classroom and their lives in which to speak to one another, along with clues and vocabulary necessary for basic conversations. • Suitable for students in first two years of Latin • Age range from Middle School to Adult • Can be used as a supplement to any textbook • Enhances oral component of a textbook or provides one where it is lacking • Each chapter is a complete unit; easy to follow • Illustrations help support understanding • Software forthcoming for PC & Mac

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About the Author

Thomas McCarthy has degrees in Latin and Classical Studies. Originally from Michigan, (fato profugus) he works at St. Catherine's Girl's High School in Matsuyama, Japan, where he struggles to teach English as a living language.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 72 pages
• Publisher: Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Co. (May 16, 2005)
• Language: Latin
• ISBN-10: 1585101869
• ISBN-13: 978-1585101863
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,895,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Actual Latin conversations. Great for a group class in Latin., June 11, 2007

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Of course this should be used with a teacher in a class. The teacher can explain what needs to be explained and the students can practice the dialogue until they can repeat it without reading. This book will make Latin come alive again and is a lot more interesting than reading Caesar and his wars.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff, now there's a new edition, July 16, 2011

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This is a really fun and easy way to USE Latin with students. Now there's a 2nd edition available with even more material.Nunc Loquamur, Guided Conversations for Latin Second Edition 2/e (Latin Edition)

4.0 out of 5 stars A useful way to learn conversational Latin, September 29, 2009

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This review is from: Nunc Loquamur: Conversations for Latin (Latin Edition) (Spiral-bound)

This is a fun little book that can be used to introduce students to conversational latin. As a teacher I am always looking for ways to spice up my lessons and using this book with my students has done just that! The only problem is that it is very short and after youmake it through all the lessons you are left with a feeling of "Now what?". I recommend it for those who know Classical Latin and are looking for a way to both modernize and have fun with the language they love.