Varsity Tutors can get you started in Los Angeles Latin lessons if you are interested in learning the Latin language. Regardless of your age or educational level, whether you are a student at Downtown Magnets High School, an undergraduate at the University of California - Los Angeles, a student studying in any of the schools in this area, or even an adult learner, we can help you find a Latin class that meets your needs. Many schools now require their students to learn a foreign language as part of their academic requirements. Latin is an invaluable language that is used by medical, business, and law students, as many of the terms used in these fields originated from it. Knowledge of Latin is also considered a good way to prepare for learning Romance languages. Varsity Tutors can provide learners with additional resources that can give them a strong start in their quest to understand the Latin language.
The history behind the Latin language is fascinating. The Latin language is said to originate from a region known as Latium in Rome. Latin and English use the same Roman alphabets, though three more letters have been added in English. Latin is considered by many as a "dead" language because it is not a spoken language in any community in the world. The Latin language historically exists in two different forms: the classical and the vulgar. Although it is considered to be a "dead" language, it is still the official tongue of Vatican City and the Roman Catholic Church.
Varsity Tutors offers two different types of Latin lessons - private instruction and courses. Whatever your motivation to learn Latin might be, there is a program designed with you in mind. Depending on your choice, you can get started without delay. Connecting you with a Los Angeles Latin tutor can be done in as few as 24 hours. If you choose a group course, new sections of group Latin courses start on a monthly basis. You also have the option of choosing to take part simultaneously in a collaborative course and private tutoring. Each type of lesson has its own unique benefits, but students can feel confident that they are always learning from experienced and patient instructors no matter which method they choose.
What sorts of skills I can learn during Los Angeles Latin lessons?
Latin is a highly inflected language where the root words of the language remain constant, but the inflections change as a result of the role of the words in the sentence. In Latin, the endings of words (inflections) are essential to understanding how words relate to each other. The inflections enable us to work out the meaning of a sentence. Understanding inflection in Latin might be a bit challenging initially for someone coming from an English background, as the use of inflection is very limited in English. However, your Latin instructor can help with this.
To give you a solid footing, your Latin instructor might, first of all, introduce you to what nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and common phrases are in Latin and how they are used in sentences. Verbs have different usages in Latin. Learning Latin can be challenging for learners, and it can become even more complicated in environments where learners don't have ample opportunity to practice. Regular practice in terms of reading, writing, and speaking, either in a group setting or one-on-one with a private instructor, can make a difference in your quest to master Latin. Interacting regularly with your classmates can also help you master pronunciation in Latin. This approach can help your confidence as you master the usage of the different nouns, essential vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures in Latin.
The personalized method of tutoring can provide students who prefer one-on-one instruction the opportunity to improve their Latin skills. It allows your Latin instructor to focus on the areas or concepts you might be struggling to understand. A private teacher can customize the lessons based on your learning style in order to assist you in getting a foothold as you embark on learning a new language.
How do the two types of Los Angeles Latin lessons work?
Learning a language like Latin can be challenging if you have to combine this with other academic or family commitments. However, we can help to simplify fitting lessons into your schedule by enrolling you in an online Latin class. In a virtual class, you will attend lectures together with other students in a virtual classroom where you can hear, see, and interact with your instructor. You learn together with other classmates by sharing knowledge with one another. You can also get feedback from your instructor, an experienced Latin scholar.
If you prefer a private instructor, we can connect you with an independent Los Angeles Latin tutor. With this lesson type, the instructor can modify the lessons to address areas that can help you understand Latin better. You can also choose to meet your instructor either online or in person. However, choosing online tutoring provides you with many benefits. Online tutoring allows you to work from anywhere. You will meet with your Latin instructor on our Live Learning Platform, where you have the freedom to use multimedia tools to interact with your instructor. In addition, you will have the full attention of your instructor during online lessons. You can also choose to meet with your instructor in person. Sessions can be arranged at your home, in a café, at the library, or any place convenient to you.
How can I get started with Los Angeles Latin lessons?
Get in touch with the Educational Consultants at Varsity Tutors today. They can provide answers to your questions and talk you through the method that you might prefer to enroll in based on your needs. We can get you started in as little as 24 hours on Los Angeles Latin lessons with a private tutor. Whether you are a student at the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, Larchmont Charter School, or the University of Southern California, you can get started with a Los Angeles Latin tutor soon.

Matt: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
University of Virginia ('15) Environmental Science undergraduate with +5 years of tutoring and academic coaching experience in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, English, French, History, Math, SAT/ACT preparation, and Social Sciences.
Education & Certification
- The University of Virginia - Bachelors, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- High School Physics
- High School Chemistry
- +84 subjects

Elizabeth: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...particular student learns. I think this flexibility and dedication to making school work as easy as possible for my students is my strongest attribute as a tutor. I am available to work up to thirty hours per week. Friday through Sunday I would generally be free to tutor at any time; on Mondays, I am available during the day, and on Wednesdays, I am available from mid-afternoon (starting around three) through the evening. I am...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- PSAT
- Languages
- ISEE- Upper Level
- +58 subjects

Sarah: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...an after school program for middle school children in downtown Los Angeles. In 2013 I graduated from UCLA with a major in English literature and minors in both French and Latin. I now work as an instructor for children with developmental disorders, using applied behavioral analysis therapy to decrease their maladaptive behaviors and increase behaviors that will help them to be successful in life. I love my job and working with children of all ages...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Italian
- French
- Public Speaking
- +38 subjects

Max: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. In my free time, I generally prefer to spend it writing, cooking, and playing guitar. As the son of two public school teachers, I quickly learned to recognize the value of a quality education, and the far greater value of using one's knowledge to help others. After taking assorted private tutoring jobs throughout high school to earn some pocket money, I worked in the College Learning Center and as a...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Latin 1
- Social Sciences
- College English
- +52 subjects

Matthew: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...of students, ranging from the elementary to the college level, for the past four years. I primarily tutor subjects relating to the Humanities, such as Ancient Languages, History, and English Composition. My favorite subject to tutor is Latin, since I regard Latin as the most beautiful and intricate of the human languages. When tutoring I first ask for a copy of the course syllabus/schedule, assess the needs, goals, and expectations of the student in the...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages HL
- Foreign Language
- Latin 1
- +50 subjects

Tom: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...Catholic University of America. Since graduation, I have worked for environmental non-profits, helping plant trees across the world, and for consulting firms, helping to mitigate risk in user processes and IT risk analysis. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, my personal favorites are history, literature, algebra, and philosophy. My approach is focused on two things: perspective and passion. I genuinely believe that learning is one of the greatest gifts society can give...
Education & Certification
- Thomas Aquinas College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
- Catholic University of America - Master of Science, Business Analysis
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Philosophy SL
- Business
- Middle School Math
- +33 subjects

Martin: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
I have been teaching 18- to 22-year-old students at the college level since 1995. I love imparting to them my own passion for the English language and its literary heritage, from Chaucer through our best 21st-century writers. I am particularly absorbed by the history of fiction, drama, and poetry in English, and I hope to continue to teach such love of the written word to curious students today.
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Ancient Greek
- Duke University - Master of Arts, English
- Duke University - Doctor of Philosophy, English
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Other
- UK A Level Ancient Greek
- College English
- +65 subjects

Erica: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...10 years, I have tutored students of all ages and in a variety of subjects, with a strong focus on K-12 mathematics. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Japanese
- Middle School English
- Elementary School Reading
- +77 subjects

Brianna: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- 10th Grade
- Honors Geometry
- +217 subjects

Abigail: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...subjects, including SAT Prep, but my true passion is Classics. As a child, my favorite book was D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. I have been fascinated by the language, literature, and culture of the ancient Mediterranean ever since. This passion is reflected in my coursework and high level of achievement throughout my academic career. I graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in Classics and received a special commendation for my Bachelor of Arts...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages SL
- Foreign Language
- IB Classical Languages HL
- +19 subjects

Dylan: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...years of his life in Washington, D.C., and plans to split his time between New York and Seattle in upcoming summers. Dylan discovered his passion for mentoring on the lacrosse field in high school while helping to run summer youth lacrosse camps, and became involved in academic tutoring through his high school soon after. He believes that common foundations of learning exist across many disciplines, and values a specific and flexible approach to any topic...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Languages
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- +10 subjects

Christopher: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...clause structure--in particular I find that understanding the clause structure of any language, ancient or modern, analytic or synthetic, is crucial in intuitively understanding the meaning of a sentence. In history I try to help students understand the "historical method" as easily as possible through exposure to historical sources and understanding of their uses--I also frequently approach history from a so-called "bottom-up" or microhistorical approach, which I've found in teaching Roman Republican history can be...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- IB Classical Languages
- SAT Writing and Language
- +21 subjects

Paula: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...they begin noticing that they are making progress, they begin really believing in their ability to do the work independently and they are more likely to be excited about their academics! Also, I know from experience that a good tutor is capable of helping a student through a specific subject or class; but, a great tutor can transform the way a student operates in all of their academic work and prepare them to be an...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology; Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- Vocabulary
- Latin 4
- +149 subjects

Daniel: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...Business Fellows through which I will obtain a Bachelor's of Business Administration. On condition of a minimum GPA of 3.5 in my undergraduate studies, I will be attending the Baylor College of Medicine in 2018 without reapplication or the requirement of taking the MCAT, and I will be taking an additional year to obtain a Master's in Business Administration. I started tutoring during my junior year for my high school in biology and pre-calculus. The...
Education & Certification
- Baylor University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Pre Medicine and Business Administration
- Baylor College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Italian
- Spanish
- SAT Subject Test in Latin
- +66 subjects

Natalia: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...age) has a unique set of strengths and needs, and thus each student deserves a teacher who values not simply the subject matter but the students themselves. On top of it all, education is one of the surest ways to advance oneself and ensure maximum progress and satisfaction in life. As a result, I am dedicated to bringing the highest level of attention and sincerity to my engagements with students as a reciprocation of their...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Social Science Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- SAT
- +63 subjects

Meghna: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...is to lead my sessions with a student-based approach. As a current student myself, I understand the frustrations that we can encounter when working to learn a new subject, and I am committed to working with students to help them learn in the best way for them. Outside of school, I am on the dance team, I pursue neural engineering research, and I am the Assistant VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in my sorority.
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Greek
- English
- AP European History
- +85 subjects

Andrew: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...school children and helped them with math and reading. Later, one of my professors asked me to tutor his friend's college-age grandson in chemistry. We met for several hours a night, two to three nights a week, and although we worked hard, we both had a lot of fun. He improved greatly in the time I worked with him, and it was incredibly rewarding to watch him master concepts that he once found difficult. I...
Education & Certification
- Baylor University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Russian
- GRE
- Arithmetic
- +78 subjects

Eric: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...I was hooked. I earned my BA in classics at Oxford University and my PhD at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. A highlight of my time in the Tar Heel state was receiving the Tanner Award for Teaching Excellence on court during half-time at the UNC-Duke basketball game. Since then, I have taught a wide range of humanities courses at a liberal arts college in Minnesota. I also help students prepare for college...
Education & Certification
- University of Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- Latin 2
- +67 subjects

Tara: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...own academic success. And so, I am more than happy to share my study strategies, techniques, and tips with students. My strengths lie within the sciences (e.g. AP Biology, Biochemistry, AP Chemistry), followed by mathematics. I also enjoy teaching and tutoring Latin. Believe me when I say it's a beautiful language! During my pursuit of an M.D. degree, I have acquired a minor of Psychology, which has taught me to help others with a holistic...
Education & Certification
- City College of New York-CUNY School of Medicine - Bachelors, B.S./M.D. program at Sophie Davis School, Psychology minor
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- 4th Grade Math
- 7th Grade Reading
- +93 subjects

Dennis: Los Angeles Latin lesson instructor
...I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses. Outside of school I play the trombone and piano, and enjoy hiking and bicycling. I teach first aid skills and lead camping trips for freshman orientation. Learning can be hard alone, but friends...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Greek
- Biology
- Linux
- +77 subjects