The Everything Essential Latin Book: All You Need to Learn Latin in No Time (Everything®)

I first found this book at my local library when trying to decide if I wanted to get into Latin. After checking it out twice, I decided to just buy it. It is easy to understand and follow. There are even exercises in the book with answers to help you master Latin. I'm still far from mastering the language but this has been a big help on grammar.

Having some understanding of Latin has been on my bucket list for a long time. This book progresses easily, and doesn't feel like a high school text book. So far, it's great.

If you want to learn Latin outside of a classroom get this book. It really works on grammer, word endings,declensions, tenses, etc. Not like a Cambridge reader with stories. But I feel I am finally learning the mechanics of the language. So eventually I can read Ovid in Latin. Or Julius Caeser, or whatever Latin author. Not just textbook stuff. So if you want a thorugh grounding get it. You can get the Cambridge books to read stories but now you'll understand them better.

As expected

The book is in excellent condition, is easy to read, and is very informative. :)

The book has an interesting presentation style with translations in more modern language than is often found in Latin textbooks. The connections to Proto-Indo European are intriguing and I found helpful. However, there are some misprints. For example, Chap 7 practicing adverb chart, bene and facile should be in the adverb column; English to Latin exercise Chapter 9, "by ship" should be nave. There are some errors in the conjugation chart for the perfect forms of eo. There may be others. Overall there is good information presented in an engaging way. Just be on the lookout for misprints.

This book has a no nonsense uncomplicated approach to Latin language studies. I'm a returning Latin speaker, long away from my adolescent studies I endeavored to refresh my skills. The Everything Essential Latin Book has made my Latin refresher a breeze, breaking down a complex and intimidating language making it accessible to all. Highly recommend to first time learners or those returning.

I took a year of Latin in high school and I just wanted a refresher. This book did the trick. Even if you have no previous knowledge of Latin, it is a great resource for learning the basics.