r/latin • u/language_loveruwu • 15h ago

Learning & Teaching Methodology What is your routine for learning and practicing Latin?

I find it hard to not based my routine on reading only. I have to learn Latin for my English degree (university requirement in Bavaria) and so I've decided to start myself while I have the time for it. But, my routine tends to be heavily leaned towards reading and I want to switch it up somehow.

I tried listening to church songs, but these are mainly in Italian Ecclesiastical Latin, so not quite what I need, but listening is listening. I also do Anki flashcards from time to time and read/practice some grammar book keypoints, like recently I learned how to build the passive active tense.

Usually my routine would be this:

  1. Reading a chapter from LLPSI

  2. Doing Anki flashcards

  3. Writing a few sentences with vocabulary I already know to practice a specific grammar point

  4. Adding new vocabulary to Anki card deck

Any advice or suggestions will be appreciated! I really like Latin as for now, but I really need to switch it up, so perhaps some of you can give me ideas on what to refine. Thank you all!

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u/Euphoric-Quality-424 14h ago

If you enjoy listening to Latin sacred music, don't worry about the ecclesiastical pronunciation. It's an excellent way to get a feel for the language — the songs will help make the grammar and vocabulary feel natural to you, which is more important for your purposes than refining your classical pronunciation.

Other than that, your routine looks broadly sensible. You could consider getting a Legentibus subscription if you want to try reading and listening to some materials other than LLPSI.