Latin Lesson 1 - Cerberus (TuTubusTutor)

This is the First Episode in a series of Latin Tutorials based on the Cambridge Latin Course. Perfect for absolute beginners. salve!

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[KatherineRogers]

You read words such as seDET, LaboRAT, scriBIT, dorMIT, laTRAT, surGIT,and claMAT. Every text I have consulted thus far states that Latin words do NOT accent the last syllable. Do you disagree with the standard rules for pronouncing classical Latin for a particular reason or are you simply choosing to disregard the usual standard. It is also my understanding that Latin Rs were rolled.

[TuTubusLatinus]

Hi Katherine. What you are looking at here is a very early video. I learnt Latin from books, rather than a teacher, so I never learned to pronounce words correctly. Since I've started posting I've had a lot of good feedback about pronunciation and made a real effort to improve - it is ongoing - I am far from perfect. My news series - Learning Latin with Virgil - is, I think, an improvement. Cheers.

[DimitryMiller]

@KatherineRogers

hey Katherine why don't you just fuck off and make your own latin course rather than insult the hard work of others?

You could have sent a friendly message informing the author of the errors in pronunciation, but no - you make public post accusing the author of "simply choosing to disregard the usual standard". Perhaps there is a different explanation. perhaps they 'simply' made a mistake, and nobody needs an agressive know-it-all bitch like you to put them down for it.

[Konatablob]

@Halljand well yes we can get a feel for how it is, but I was talking about how a lot of people are giving this guy no credit for trying

[Halljand]

@Konatablob From history we know how the words are to be pronounced. Also, the italian language is very similar to latin. Italian is kind of like a modern latin.

[Halljand]

This brings back memories from highschool. I am however surprised that after 3 years of not being in a latin course that I was able to read that story before the lesson began. I like how you made this though, very informative for the people who have no knowledge whatsoever! Nice work :)

[weirdfreak98]

I used that book in high school.

[Konatablob]

Is there really a good pronunciation or not? It is a dead language, its not like we can just ask Julius Cesar how he spoke the language

[MrPhysics11]

can anyone tell me what that address at the bottom is? i cant get it right -.-

[cjgrapski]

I hope you are still reading these comments. I applaud you for your work.

I was wondering if the formatting of your video (on youtube) reflects a separate program that you are taking a screenshot from. It is very interesting.

[jellyfishattack]

I"m Canadian, I took 5 years of high school Latin and 4 more years in University as well as 2 years of Medieval Latin. The pronunciation is off a bit sometimes to my Canadian ear, but not enough to complain about. This is wonderful nostalgia for me, having started in the CLC in grade 9: and these videos can actually teach people Latin from the beginning, so there will be no complaints from me! Thank you for posting all your Latin videos!

[redpaul79]

MA-TER, not MAR-TA

[sariel22ich]

@DimitryMiller the way you answer does not seem any better...