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Both this author’s first and second book are commendable efforts. He attempts to familiarize the reader with some basic Latin and employs repetition and a bit of playfulness to make it interesting. His enthusiasm does come through, even if some humor comes off as corny.
I am primarily interested in technical (i.e. theological and philosophical) Latin, but I acknowledge that one must crawl before one can walk. That is primarily the mindset that one should have reading his two introductions to Latin. It’s conversational Latin. That isn’t to say that he focuses on what has been called vulgar Latin. He is aware of the progression of the Latin language and provides lessons and exercises that are apparently applicable to learning Latin in general.
I’ve been doing fairly well in the exercises. I still make mistakes when differentiating singular from plural forms of words, but overall I’ve been progressing well.
I am now going to start Wheelock’s Latin. I am looking forward to this I must say. Having lessons that are informed by classical works appeals to me immensely.