[teataster]

I think Lingua Latina is an amazing book!

PSA: you only need the first book. The second is pretty much a reader. It is still great, specially if you are interested in Classics. If you are interested in reading the Vulgate Bible or medieval works, you can go ahead with those after the first book.

Medieval latin is significantly easier than classics, so it may even be worth you while going through those even before going further with classics.

[jthnews]

Agreed! That is unquestionably a great text for those who have access to it. Selfstudyclassics is aimed at those who might not have access to it, or who are looking for additional practice in the form of interactive exercises with explanations.

[teataster]

Oh, I was just riffing on the parent comment.

I've had a look at your tool and I think is great. It greatly complements Lingua Latina and it is an essential tool for someone going through the traditional path of learning latin.

I wish I had something like this when I was learning latin in highschool. Furthermore, anything that helps disseminate classics is great in my view.

Thanks for your contribution!

[throw0101a]

> PSA: you only need the first book.

If I go to Amazon, the "Frequently bought together" section has:

* This item:Familia Romana by Hans H. Ørberg Paperback CDN$39.05

* Exercitia Latina I: Exercises for Familia Romana by Hans H. Ørberg Paperback CDN$25.33

* Latine Disco, Student's Manual: Familia Romana by Hans H. Ørberg Paperback CDN$10.28

Is this a good combo?

It appears that the second book is Roma Aeterna: correct?

[teataster]

I do not own latine disco. I did work through exercitia latina I, and it is great! And yes, Roma Aeterna is the second book.

But you only need familia romana. Everything else is cherry on top, extremely useful if you want to write latin and it will help your learning a lot. However if you are strapped for cash, are not interested in writing, don't have lots of time, want to jump quickly into reading the Bible... Just go with familia romana.

Furthermore op is giving lots of exercises, so that makes exercitia less relevant.

But at the end of the day is your money and your choice. I am happy I have Roma Aeterna, but I did not finish it, and I read medieval works quite fluently. I just wanted to put that info out so everyone can make their best buying choice.