Latin - (Anthem Education) by Mike Seigel (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>A clear and concise guide to Latin designed to lead students between the ages of 14 to 18 through a series of illustrative examples, readings, vocabulary lists, and translation exercises, and onto mastery of the language.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This text aims to expound all the basic Latin constructions in a clear and concise manner. Designed for the student with a year or two of Latin under their belt, and through the use of captivating readings, thoughtful examples and explanatory translation exercises, this text builds upon and reinforces students' past knowledge so that they may go on to master the language. Each chapter is carefully focussed and complete with vocabulary lists to effortlessly build upon past lessons. Great for the classroom or for independent study, this guide acts as a clear and instructive companion for the student striving to expand their knowledge of Latin.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>'This is a book of very great value ... Its virtues are lucidity of explanation, utterly authentic 'scholarship-style' questions and sheer scope of relevant practice delivered.'<BR> "Chris Jackson, Head of Classics, King's College School, London" 'An excellent source of material for those pupils who want to secure their grasp of syntax, extend their vocabulary and improve their translation skills.'<BR> "Stephen Baldock, former High Master, St Paul's School, London" 'A thorough, lively and useful survey.'<BR> "Dr J.B. Katz, Head of Classics, Westminster School" 'The exercises and passages are really useful. It makes teaching Latin language a lot easier!' <BR> "Claire Le Hur, Head of Classics, Rugby School" <BR> The purpose of this text is to increase the understanding of Latin syntax and to provide further practice in translation for students with an existing enthusiasm for, and understanding of, Latin. With challenging exercises, vocabulary lists, practical translations and illustrative examples, Mike Seigel's "Latin: A Clear Guide to Syntax" is a concise and comprehensive course designed to develop and hone the skills of committed students of the language. <BR> 'Learning should be both stimulating and enjoyable', says Mike Seigel. Mike Seigel studied Classics at New College, Oxford. He was Head of Classics at Colet Court from 1976-1987, taught at St. Paul's School and is also a former Head of Rokeby Prep School. Currently, he teaches Classics at Tiffin School.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>'Mike Seigel's book, building on the strengths of its previous edition, gives an accessible and succinct account of Latin syntax which will be very useful to students from pre-GCSE to A-level.' <BR>"John Taylor, Head of Classics, Tonbridge School"<br><br>'The new edition is as clear and concise as the previous edition but takes things even further which means it can be used for pupils of all ages and abilities. The explanations are sound, the exercises and passages are really useful. It makes teaching Latin language a lot easier!' <BR>"Claire Le Hur, Head of Classics, Rugby School"<br><br>'This is a book of very great value and will be eagerly received by classicists... Its great virtues are lucidity of explanation, utterly authentic 'scholarship-style' questions appended to the passages... and sheer scope of relevant practice delivered.'<BR>"Chris Jackson, Head of Classics, King's College School, London"<br><br>A thorough, lively and useful survey of the main syntactical structures, with plenty of practice sentences and longer passages for translation into and from Latin. The course will see pupils through GCSE and well into the next stage of their language study.' Dr J.B. Katz, Head of Classics, Westminster School -- Dr. J.B. Katz<br><br>Seigel's explanations are clear and concise, and makes the book a valuable vade-mecum, as well as an excellent source of material, for those pupils who already have some two years of Latin behind them and who want to secure their grasp of syntax, extend their vocabulary and improve their translation skills.' Stephen Baldock, former High Master, St Paul's School, London -- Stephen Baldock "Back cover"<br><br>The new edition is as clear and concise as the previous edition but takes things even further which means it can be used for pupils of all ages and abilities. The explanations are sound, the exercises and passages are really useful. It makes teaching Latin language a lot easier!' Claire Le Hur, Head of Classics, Rugby School -- Claire Le Hur<br><br>This updated and revised version of Mike Seigel''s book meets many classroom needs... there is something for everyone, from the students who have just a couple of years Latin under their belts to those entering the Sixth Form, and from the teachers who wants to dip in for a translation exercise to those who want a systematic course of syntax teaching expounded in a direct style.' T.E.W. Hawkins, Head of Classics, Eton College -- T.E.W Hawkins<br><br>'Mr. Seigel's aim is to expound and illustrate all the basic Latin constructions. His explanations are clear and concise, and makes the book a valuable vade-mecum, as well as an excellent source of material, for those pupils who already have some two years of Latin behind them and who want to secure their grasp of syntax, extend their vocabulary and improve their translation skills.'<BR>"Stephen Baldock, former High Master, St Paul's School, London"<br><br>'Senior School departments will fall hungrily upon the book to breach holes sometimes left by the Cambridge Latin course. Scholarship Schools could have no better preparation... this is a book of very great value and will be eagerly received by classicists. It has all the rigour and thoroughness of a Wilding. Its great virtues are lucidity of explanation, utterly authentic 'scholarship-style' questions appended to the passages... and sheer scope of relevant practice delivered.'<BR>"Chris Jackson, Head of Classics, King's College School, London"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Mike Seigel studied Classics at New College, Oxford. He was Head of Classics at Colet Court from 1976-1987, taught at St Paul's School and is also a former Head of Rokeby Prep School. He currently teaches Classics at Tiffin Boy's School, Kingston.</p>
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