Latin Teachers' Corner

I create accessible, adaptable Latin resources to support interactive language learning

I focus on comprehensible input, reading fluency to ensure exam readiness, in a context where testing veers on the side of traditional grammar.

Let me show you why:

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Cambridge University Faculty of Classics

In my twenty years of experience teaching and learning languages, from Latin to Hittite to Mandarin, I have used a variety of methods, from traditional grammar-translation (I am looking at you, Wheelock!) to learning by walking around back streets and chatting to locals (ciao belli!).

My views on what works have changed over time, and they keep evolving as I read new research and engage in paedagogical discussion.

However, one thing is clear: you do not become successful in a language by just practising the exercises that the exam will be testing you with. A language that is not used, understood and loved cannot be truly learnt.

Do not get me wrong: I love philology! But Latin students are not miniature philologists, and I have learnt over time to reign in the grammar geek in me and use that knowledge to create resources that teach and engage.

Inside my Patreon community, you’ll find ready-to-use materials designed to save you time, build fluency, and support academic success. Plus, you can join the conversation and let me know what you think!

Latin learning projects I am currently working on

My current focus is sharing the joy for language learning through art, site visits and communicating with each other.

If you do not know where to start, in my Patreon community, you’ll find ready-to-use materials designed to save you time, build fluency, and support academic success.

If you like it and choose to join as a praeceptor, you also get a chance to get guidance and ask for bespoke resources, all for less than the price of a cup of coffee!

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My current focus as a Latin teaacher and writer

Easy readers

Building a collection of Latin readers

So far, I have written two books in Latin. They are translations of children's stories I wrote in Catalan.

Not only are they easy to read but they are a entrypoint to a culture and language that derive from Latin but not many students are familiar with.

They are now accessible all around the world here:

Help and resources for Latin teachers

Patreon

This is an intentionally slowly growing project. I share resources and share my thoughts and reading here.

It is one step further from my Latin Learning Blog, and you can join as a free memeber or support me as a praeceptor for less than the cost of a cup of coffee!

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Meet me in my element!

Circulus Latinus Londiniensis

The Circulus Latinus Londiniensis is a social group that meets on the last Friday of every month.

Attendance is free, and it is run by its members, of which I am one.

All you need to join is an interest in speaking Latin and being more than 18 years old and out of secondary education.

Ana Martin with a whiteboard at the ARLT Refresher Day, Oxford Dragon School

I am always very happy to speak about my Latin teaching (and learning!) journey. You will find me delivering CPD at ARLT summer schools and refresher days, as well as participating in language learning conferences, such as the Jornadas by Cultura Clásica or the Scholae Cantabricae.

If you would like to have a chat with me, please do not hesitate to send me an email to get the conversation started:

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