Learning Latin can be demanding on students and requires regular vocabulary learning as well as increasingly complex grammar. Students who show an aptitude in other subjects find that their Latin lessons develop a good foundation for future study, and one-on-one tuition can make all the difference when it comes to mastering this classical language.
More than just a language
Latin is no longer widely taught in state schools and has disappeared in favour of modern foreign languages such as French and Spanish. However, Latin offers students more than just a language, as it forms the basis of many of the words and grammatical structures we know today in modern English.
Once a child begins to learn Latin, they will quickly see that it not only helps them develop a more precise and disciplined way of reading, but it can also help to boost their vocabulary and origins of words.
Latin has remained an important subject in many academically selective schools, and is a requisite for some Common Entrance exams. As it is not taught in all schools, private Latin tuition is often required for students to understand the language better, and we have many Latin tutors waiting to teach your child.
Latin stands apart from other modern foreign languages as it’s no longer spoken; however, children will learn to become more careful readers and writers, paying more attention to the structure and formation of language that can support other subjects such as English, Geography, and History. Latin is a useful subject to study whether your child will study it further or needs to meet basic requirements for Common Entrance.
Building confidence in a complex language
If a pupil is already learning a language such as French or Spanish, or English as a second language, then sessions with a private Latin tutor will serve to complement, not complicate, their studies. Like many other languages, Latin does not permit a student to bluff their way through. Sentences make sense, or they don’t. The exactness of language can be difficult to master at first, but students will flourish once they get a handle of the grammatical structures and build an increasingly diverse vocabulary.
Our Latin tutors get a lot of joy seeing a child advance in this subject and feel comfortable using it to express a range of opinions. Children will move from strength to strength with a Latin tutor at their side, whether in-person or online, and they will develop language skills that will serve them well beyond their school years.
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11+ and 13+ Common Entrance Latin Tuition
At this age, Latin might be completely unknown territory to students in primary school, and if they are to get up to speed before Common Entrance exams, then a Latin tutor gives them an excellent head start. Learning Latin can be tricky without the right guidance, and building confidence in this language is equally as important as learning nouns and verbs. Early support before Common Entrance exams at 11 and 13 is key to achieving success.
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GCSE Latin Tuition
Whether a student is taking Latin through their school or studying it independently as an additional GCSE, they are expected to handle demanding grammar and translate with confidence. They will also be expected to engage with historical literature which can knock their confidence if the language is unintelligible. A GCSE Latin tutor works to strengthen vocabulary, strategies to approach set texts, and think methodically about verb conjugation.
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A-Level Latin Tuition
With a firmer and more mature command of Latin necessary at A-Level, students will tackle unseen texts and complex literature, as well as prepare essays which require judgement and discernment. An A-Level Latin tutor helps to refine the work and provide much-needed support, encouraging the student to think crititally and independently for tighter control of the language.
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Why choose Lionheart for in-person and online Latin tuition?
We have been working with families in London, across the UK, and internationally for over 35 years, carefully matching students with Latin tutors who can help them excel in this difficult language. For many students, this may be the first time they’ve encountered Latin as a subject, and others might need to gain confidence in applying their knowledge.
Our Latin tutors are specially selected from hundreds of applicants, demonstrating our commitment to working with only the best and brightest. Lionheart tutors have an in-depth knowledge of Latin and know how to make the subject approachable to children of any age. Learning Latin in school can feel dry and unmotivating, but with a private Latin tutor, you will see your child gain confidence and apply the principles correctly, whether it’s for a Common Entrance exam or a formal GCSE or A-Level qualification.
Our tutors work hard to make each session manageable and enjoyable, and whether you choose in-person tuition in London or online tuition anywhere else, you’ll receive the same high-quality tutoring from Lionheart Latin tutors.
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Frequently asked questions
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Why do private schools still teach Latin?
Many private schools champion Latin as it remains a part of traditional education and brings numerous advantages to other subjects. Latin develops in students the habits that many students value, including precision of language and awareness of grammatical structures. It gives pupils a deeper understanding of the roots of the English language, and it can sharpen their thinking and analytical abilities too.
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Is Latin a useful GCSE?
Latin is a useful GCSE to have as it is respected academically but also helps with skills transfer into other subjects like Biology, English, and Medical Studies. With close analysis of texts and essays on the Latin language, pupils become confident readers, understand the basis of modern languages, and show intellectual discipline in a subject that only a handful of UK students will ever learn in an academic setting.
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Is Latin a hard GCSE?
Like any subject, Latin GCSEs can be demanding as they require students to build up vocabulary and translate carefully, just like other modern foreign languages. Many students can feel overwhelmed when first beginning to learn Latin, but with a guiding hand to help them in or out of the classroom, where grammar and structure is made clear, they will see their translation skills improve, and the subject as a whole becomes more manageable.
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Do your Latin tutors support Common Entrance and 13+ preparation?
Latin is an important part of preparation for a range of UK independent schools at Common Entrance 11+ and 13+. Our tutors work with your child to provide the support they need in the run-up to the examinations, focusing on core grammar and vocabulary. One-to-one tuition sessions not only build up knowledge, but also provide students with the confidence they need in this language, which at first seems intimidating.
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How does Latin tuition help in other subjects?
Extending beyond the reach of language learning, Latin helps to develop a disciplined approach with extra emphasis placed on analysis, sentence structure, and grammar. This has a positive effect on other subjects, including English at A-Level, where word etymology comes into play, as well as other modern foreign languages like French or Spanish, with which they may already have had contact.