Our techniques are based on the active method, i.e. not just reading and writing, but also speaking and listening.
Individual tutoring
One-to-one lessons
For a tailored option with rapid results, why not try our private tutoring service? We will pair you with an Oxford Latinitas tutor perfectly matched to your needs, whatever your aspirations or current level of knowledge. Whether you want to learn for fun, to pass exams, or to read ancient texts for research purposes, your tutor will help you define achievable goals and then ensure you reach or even surpass them. All our tutors use the Active Method and are committed to maintaining the highest pedagogical standards through regular observation and by sharing best practice. All our UK tutors are fully DBS checked.
Online group learning
Year-Round Classes
Ope retis scholas audimus: weekly or twice-weekly classes of no more than 6 students. The aim of these classes is to teach the foundations of the classical languages, help strengthen students’ active linguistic abilities, and improve their reading and writing fluency. For maximum effect, the classes are conducted in the target language, and feature varied immersive and interactive exercises (explanations are given in English when necessary). For the beginner, pre-intermediate, and intermediate classes, the textbooks used are Lingua Latina Per Se Illustrata for Latin and Athenaze for Greek. Advanced classes use original texts by classical authors.
Beginner Latin
Beginner Greek
Pre-Intermediate Latin
Intermediate Greek
Latin Composition
Summer Schools
Linguis studemus aestate: intensive study for maximum reward.
Online Summer Schools run for two weeks in late July/early August. Like our regular year-round classes, they are arranged at different levels to cater for varied levels of experience, are conducted in the target language, and feature a range of immersive and interactive exercises (explanations are given in English when necessary). For the beginner, pre-intermediate, and intermediate classes, the textbooks used are Lingua Latina Per Se Illustratafor Latin and Athenaze for Greek. Advanced classes use original texts by classical authors. Each class has a maximum of 6 students.
Residential Courses
In itinere discimus: learning Latin and ancient Greek away from home.
Two-week Latin and/or Ancient Greek immersion courses in Rome, Athens and other classical locations. We offer a diverse curriculum featuring ancient poetry readings, music, many exciting trips to historic sights, rhetoric classes, and carefully planned intensive active grammar instruction.