Top Ten Reasons to Study Latin

In this day of computers, and the triumph of science and technology, when there is so much to learn and so little time, why study a dead language? Why not study something practical and useful? Like Spanish, for instance. While we agree the study of Spanish is a very good thing, what I propose to show you here is that there is no subject most useful, more practical, and more valuable than Latin.

1.) Latin is the next step after phonics.

2.) Half of our English vocabulary is made up of Latin words and roots.

3.) Latin provides the root words for all of the modern sciences.

4.) Latin is the language of law, government, logic, and theology.

5.) Latin is the most efficient way to learn English grammar.

6.) Latin is the best preparation for learning any language.

7.) Latin effectively develops and trains the mind.

8.) Latin aids the mind in other ways …

9.) Latin is transformative.

10.) Latin is the language of Western Civilization.

To read the full article CLICK HERE as it was originally published in The Classical Teacher Winter 2011 edition and written by Cheryl Lowe.