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How To Find the Conjugation of Any Latin Verb

Posted By booksnbackpacks 952 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Confused about Latin verb conjugations? Read this quick post to learn how to find the conjugation of any Latin verb. Almost all Latin verbs belong to one of four conjugations (or categories). If you aren’t quite sure what a conjugation even is, then pause right here and go read my post all about conjugations. Otherwise,...
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Latin Macrons: Why You Need To Memorize Them

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1080 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - If you are learning Latin, chances are you have wondered whether you should pay attention to macrons. Opinions vary, but I am firmly in the pro-macron camp. Read on for why you should memorize Latin macrons! When I taught elementary Latin at Harvard, my students had to learn the macrons. I wasn’t super strict about...
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Latin Verb Principal Parts: What You Need To Know

Posted By booksnbackpacks 908 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - What are the four principal parts in Latin and why are they important? Read this ultimate guide to Latin verb principal parts to find out. Principal parts come up all the time when you are learning Latin. Usually we use this term to refer specifically to the principal parts of verbs. In this post, we...
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How to figure out the gender of Latin nouns

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1073 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Are you wondering how to find the gender of Latin nouns? This post will help you to identify noun gender with confidence. Latin has three grammatical genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. In most cases, we can predict the gender of a noun based on its meaning or else based on its declension and its nominative...
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Apollonius’ Argonautica: 6 Reasons To Read It Now

Posted By booksnbackpacks 998 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Have you ever read Apollonius’ Argonautica? If not, now is the time! Here are my top 6 reasons to read the Argonautica (along with a list of the best English translations). When someone mentions Ancient Greek epic, most people think of The Iliad or The Odyssey. But today I’m not here to discuss Homer. Achilles and Odysseus get...
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How To Improve Listening Skills In A New Language

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1072 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Wondering how to improve your listening skills in a foreign language? I know just how you feel, and I can help. Read this post for strategies, tips, and resource ideas. When you learn a new language, there is so much to do that it is easy to forget about listening comprehension. You’re busy memorizing words...
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Best Free Roadside Attractions in North Georgia

Posted By booksnbackpacks 992 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Going on a road trip? Check out 10+ awesome (and free!) roadside attractions in north Georgia. Liven up your car ride with these fun places to stop. I love road trips. Some of my earliest memories are from long car rides with my family, and I saw so much of the United States through the...
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What is a conjugation?: All You Need To Know

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1071 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - If you are learning a new language, most likely you have to deal with verb conjugations. So, what is a conjugation? And why are they important, anyway? In this post, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to begin your language learning journey. Ready? Let’s dive right in! What is a conjugation? TO...
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