If you're hoping to master Latin, Varsity Tutors can help you find a Seattle Latin course that fits with your schedule and helps you improve your skills and understanding of the language. Even though it's no longer commonly spoken, Latin is still a valuable language to learn. Latin is one of the world's oldest languages. Not only are many great works originally written in Latin, but it's the foundation of many of the Romance languages that make up a large portion of the world's languages. Common languages such as Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese, which collectively make up the native tongue of 10 percent of the world's population, are all rooted in Latin.
Not only is Latin the foundation for many well-known languages, but it helped shape the English language as well. Latin words provide the basis for many well-known words and phrases that still exist today. For example, the Latin word for "end", "finis", has now become the English word "finish". Or perhaps you've heard of "quid pro quo", an expression that means a favor is done in exchange for something else. That's a Latin phrase that's still in use today. In fact, many people use Latin phrases every day of their lives without ever realizing it, because these parts of the Latin language become an integral part of the English language.
Whether you're looking to master a foreign language to earn credits toward your high school degree at Garfield High School or hoping to study advanced-level Latin texts at the University of Washington, signing up for a Seattle Latin class could be a great way to improve your understanding of Latin. Varsity Tutors can help you find a class that works with your busy schedule by allowing you to study at a time that makes sense for you rather than trying to shoehorn it in with all of your other responsibilities. Classes start every month, so when you sign up, you'll be able to get started in working toward your goals quickly!
How can I benefit from a Seattle Latin course?
Whether you're just getting started in your education at Ballard High School or you're in your final semester at Seattle Pacific University, the goal of education is always the same: to prepare yourself for the real world and learn the skills you need to succeed in your career. Studying Latin is a great way to do that because it opens the door to several careers that still use the language to this day.
Maybe you've got your eyes on admission to the UW School of Law because you're hoping to become a lawyer someday. Studying Latin is a great way to make that goal more achievable because much of the legal system and legal profession is built around terms and nuances that have their origins in Latin. Many of the ideas that govern our current legal system got their start in Latin, and it's impossible to cite an argument if you don't know what that argument said in the first place.
Or perhaps religious studies at Gonzaga University caught your attention. Latin can be a big help here as well. Decades ago, the Catholic Church operated entirely in Latin. Latin also remains the official language of Vatican City to this day, so if you're interested in understanding and studying the Catholic Church and its teachings, you'll benefit from understanding Latin to be able to read documents from centuries ago that govern the Church and its ideals. As you might expect, taking a Seattle Latin class is a great way to learn to do exactly that.
And if you'd like to explore the world, Latin can help you there as well. If you've ever left North America to visit a non-English speaking country, you might know firsthand that making an attempt to converse in the local language can open doors to things many tourists never get to see or experience. Latin isn't spoken much anymore, but because it's where so many Western languages got their beginnings, an understanding of Latin is a great first step toward understanding Spanish, French, and other Romance languages. You can also use Latin to beef up your vocabulary on your English papers by learning where certain words come from and using that knowledge to make the right word choice in your writing.
What can I expect from a Seattle Latin class?
Unlike in other languages, Latin won't be taught in an immersive style where your instructor speaks only in Latin. As Latin is considered a "dead" language, learning Latin is more about speaking consistently and understanding the written works of the past. For instance, if you're studying the works of Cicero, it's not necessary for you to worry about developing a proper accent. Instead, your instructor will focus on helping you pronounce words consistently and correctly so that you'll hear them in your mind when you read Latin text.
Not only will you be working with a qualified instructor who enjoys working with Latin students, but during your Seattle Latin course, you'll have the opportunity to converse with other students in a low-pressure situation that allows all of you to practice your Latin words and phrases. This can be a great way to develop your understanding of the language and learn how to consistently pronounce new words.
How do I get started with a Seattle Latin class?
If you're ready to find the right class for your needs, Varsity Tutors' educational consultants can work with you to help you find a class that fits into your schedule and allows you to develop your understanding of Latin on your own terms. Whether you're looking to study past works or simply gain a deeper understanding of how modern languages came to be, a Seattle Latin course is a great way to start working toward those goals. We can help you enroll in a class that fits into your schedule, answer any questions you may have about classes, and more. Contact us today to begin your Latin lessons!
Claire: Seattle Latin course instructor
...am a graduate of Whitman College where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Geology-Environmental Studies. Since graduation I have worked in two different outdoor schools allowing me the opportunity to develop my skills as a teacher. There, I taught classes that ranged from science-heavy forest and aquatic ecology to those that emphasized interpersonal growth like high ropes and cooperation, developing my own lesson plans and adapting them to different states' curricula and to students'...
Education & Certification
- Whitman College - Bachelors, Geology-Environmental Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- Spanish
- College English
- +35 subjects
Rachel: Seattle Latin course instructor
...recently graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Biology. During my time as an undergraduate, I served as a Biology tutor for my schools Biological Sciences Honor Society and as a mentor for graduating high school students through the Dream Project. As a tutor, my main duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Ecology
- High School English
- Social Sciences
- +89 subjects
James: Seattle Latin course instructor
...completed my doctoral dissertation on ethnicity and historical memory in the late Roman Republic and early Principate at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I have undergraduate degrees in Classics and Political Science. Part of graduate school is learning to be a teacher, and I have taught many courses in the University of California system in both Classics and History departments, so I am familiar with subjects ranging from Ancient Epic Poetry and Women in...
Education & Certification
- Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Classics
- University of California-Santa Barbara - Doctor of Philosophy, History
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages HL
- Foreign Language
- Greek
- +59 subjects
Isabelle : Seattle Latin course instructor
...I am a recent Dartmouth grad who majored in Mathematics. I am very grateful for my Ivy League education for shaping me into who I am today, and want to share my insights and study skills I've learned over the years. I have extensive tutoring experience as I worked as a Peer Tutor and Conversation Partner at Dartmouth's Academic Skills Center. In addition to my strong mathematics background, I am also very passionate about languages....
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Korean
- French
- Japanese
- +21 subjects
Thomas: Seattle Latin course instructor
...experienced professional writer since 2008, I know how to effectively communicate in a variety of arenas. I'm a trained technical writer, but I'm also a published poet. I have been tutoring professionally since 2011, mostly with working adults and young adults. I come from a long line of teachers on both sides of my family. Above all, I bring compassion to my work. I have a learning disability which makes me gifted in some areas,...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- Middle School Reading
- +79 subjects
Scott: Seattle Latin course instructor
As a Professor of English, I have worked with hundreds of students on ACT, SAT and academic preparation. I hold a Ph.D. in Literature, two Master's degrees and a B.A. from UC Berkeley, where I was a Regents' and Chancellor's Scholar. I love helping students to work toward their goals!
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Rhetoric and Composition
- University of California-Santa Cruz - Doctor of Philosophy, General Literature
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT Essay
- Social Studies
- ACT
- +24 subjects
Victor: Seattle Latin course instructor
...this point, I may be a capable and experienced student, but a student I still am nonetheless. I have formal experience tutoring fellow students at a university level--at this point two years' worth working directly with both students and professors--but just as important as that, I understand just as well what it's like to need that sort of tutoring as well. I understand the importance of a non-judgmental atmosphere in which all questions can be...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Bothell Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- German
- SAT Subject Test in Physics
- Middle School Reading
- +132 subjects
Charlotte: Seattle Latin course instructor
I'm a classical language and literature major at the University of Puget Sound, with minors in Mathematics and Gender theory. My expertise is in tutoring Ancient Greek and Latin for all levels of experience, and mathematics from elementary/middle school prealgebra to multivariate calculus, as well as writing strategies and development, and I also have a painting and drawing background and got a 5 on my AP studio art portfolio
Education & Certification
- University of Puget Sound - Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Greek
- Art
- Essay Editing
- +47 subjects
John: Seattle Latin course instructor
...story, but I had a bard for a second grade teacher. He got me hooked on the Odyssey, which ended up defining my academic life. Writing, myth, journalism, linguistics, history: it's all a part of this huge story, a story with lots of parts we're all working on. I'm a nerd about how it works, and I've studied it from a lot of angles. As a tutor, I'm all about helping people find their voice...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT Math
- SAT Subject Tests
- Science
- +40 subjects
Daniel: Seattle Latin course instructor
...a graduate student studying Computational Linguistics at the University of Washington in Seattle, and in my undergraduate years (at the same institution) I studied Linguistics, English Creative Writing, and Japanese. My most comfortable tutoring areas include anything to do with writing, whether fiction or non-fiction, and teaching English as a second language. In tutoring, my primary objective is to be of the greatest service possible to my students' particular needs. Short-term as well as long-term...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- World Religions
- English
- +40 subjects
Tessa: Seattle Latin course instructor
...am a graduate of Western Washington University. I have earned both a BA in English Literature and most recently a Master's in Teaching, in which I was named the Outstanding Graduate from my cohort. I have experience instructing both in person and via online platforms, such as Zoom. Last year I taught 6th grade honors English and 8th grade English for a school in my local district. During my student teaching (which occurred during the...
Education & Certification
- Western Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Western Washington University - Masters in Education, English
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Physics
- Productivity
- PSAT Writing Skills
- +115 subjects
Marisol: Seattle Latin course instructor
Education & Certification
- Universidad de Moron - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- Greek
- English
- +11 subjects
Addie: Seattle Latin course instructor
I love to teach! I am excited to pass on knowledge from my own educational experience to a student so that we can all participate in the cycle of education together.
Education & Certification
- Westminster College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Social Sciences
- High School English
- Middle School Reading
- +23 subjects
Kathleen: Seattle Latin course instructor
...am a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and a concentration in Italian. While in college, I volunteered to tutor Elementary school students in English (specifically reading/speaking) and Italian students preparing for a study abroad semester in Ticino, Switzerland. Although I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about English as a second language because in all my years studying foreign languages, I've...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Italian
- Essay Editing
- Latin 2
- +11 subjects
Michelle: Seattle Latin course instructor
...grew up in Texas, went to college in Nebraska, and have found a home in Seattle. I received my B.S. in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Electrical/Lighting at the University of Nebraska. While in school, I worked as a teaching assistant in Electrical Engineering while also informally mentoring and tutoring other students in my dorm. I found that motivating and helping others to understand material is one of my most rewarding experiences of my...
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- College Physics
- Middle School Math
- Algebra
- +29 subjects
Julie: Seattle Latin course instructor
...graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Linguistics, hold a certificate in TEFL, and will begin work on a master's degree in English this fall. I have more than ten years of experience teaching and tutoring students in composition, literature, grammar, and ESL. I am passionate about helping students succeed and develop lifetime love of learning. By evaluating areas of student weakness and creating a clear plan to strengthen these areas, I...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- GRE Verbal
- Phonics
- +31 subjects
Mark: Seattle Latin course instructor
...am passionate about helping students because I love learning. There is nothing better than being part of a community where people are learning and growing. My style is that of guide, coach and fellow explorer not that of lecturer. I am a graduate of the University of Washington, where I received Bachelor of Arts degrees in music theory and in classical languages (Latin and Greek). I obtained my teaching credentials for secondary mathematics at Western Washington...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Music Theory and Composition
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Greek
- Calculus
- Pre-Calculus
- +21 subjects
Erin: Seattle Latin course instructor
...extensive experience in the individual tutoring space and a proven track record of success with students from widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and...
Education & Certification
- University of Toronto - Bachelors, Medieval Studies
- University of Toronto - Masters, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- IB Language B
- Foreign Language
- +126 subjects
O'Connor : Seattle Latin course instructor
As an engineering student, I am very familiar with high level math, physics, chemistry, and other STEM courses, as well as English, writing, and public speaking. I can use teaching methods demonstrated by my professors to teach others. In high school, I tutored younger students in Latin, using techniques like flashcards and quizzes.
Education & Certification
- Seattle Pacific University - Current Undergrad, Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- English
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
- +81 subjects
Natalie: Seattle Latin course instructor
...am a current student at Northwestern University who has five years of tutoring experience. Having completed both the IB Diploma Programme and the material for seven AP courses, I am uniquely qualified to instruct high school students in both advanced academic paradigms. In addition to proficiency in traditional academic subjects, I am also an award-winning singer and self-published songwriter with ten years of piano experience. I have worked with students of all ages and am...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- Middle School Writing
- Essay Editing
- +82 subjects