52 Resources to Learn Latin for Free

First Latin Lessons

A textbook for beginners.

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ScorpioMartianus

Spoken Latin videos by Luke Amadeus Ranieri.

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Latin Online

"A well-organized and comprehensive tutorial designed along modern lines. Authentic texts are introduced immediately. From The Linguistics Research Center at the the University of Texas at Austin."

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Wheelock's Latin Chapters 1-40

Anki deck with audio.

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r/Latin

A Reddit community for learning Latin.

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Divus Magister Craft

Latin and... Minecraft.

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Vox Romana

"Vox Romana is a free monthly podcast about all things Roman."

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The National Archives of UK: Beginners' Latin

"Although it is about medieval Latin, you should try it as a preparatory for your Latin studies because it's one of the best Latin tutorials available online - quick, effective, understandable: like a very good teacher."

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Cambridge School Classics Project

"The Cambridge School Classics Project is home of the world-renowned Cambridge Latin Course, hundreds of free teaching and learning resources, teacher support for Latin in UK schools, Latin online activities, myths and performance storytelling, the Electronic Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary, and much more!"

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The London Latin Course

168 short video lessons (check this guy's other videos as well).

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Nova Roma - Grammar

"NovaRoma's introduction into elementary Latin grammar with many examples and in a practical approach."

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https://magistrula.herokuapp.com/latin

"Provides not only ways to practice paradigms of nouns, adjectives, and verbs, but also sentences that incorporate knowledge of cases, demonstratives, and syntax (Anna Andresian)"

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A Junior Latin Reader

Reading material for beginners.

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Words

A dictionary - 39.000 entries.

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Wikibooks - Latin

A printable Latin course.

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Vulgar Latin verb conjugation

Vulgar Latin verb conjugation tool.

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The LatinStudy List

"The LatinStudy List is an open mailing list dedicated to the study of Latin, including Classical, Medieval, and Neo-Latin authors. Both beginners and experienced Latinists will find something of interest here."

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The Latin Library

"The Holy Grail of Latin books, from classical to modern era".

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The Latin Dictionary

Reference charts, phrases and more.

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Textkit

"Textkit is a collection of texts, resources, services and tutorials for both Latin and Greek. Textkit is the Internet's largest provider of free and fully downloadable Greek and Latin grammars and readers. There are also many other areas of Textkit which can help you learn Greek and Latin. "

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Ten hacks for getting better at Latin

Ten hacks for getting better at Latin.

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Ritchie's Fabulae Faciles: A First Latin Reader by Francis Ritchie

Simple stories for practice.

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r/LANL_Latin

A Reddit community for learning Latin.

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Project Gutenberg - Latin

Free books in Latin.

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Omniglot - Latin

Basic overview of the language.

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OL Drills

"On-line Drills to Accompany the Oxford Latin Course".

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Numen

"...an online Latin dictionary (a dictionary of the Latin Language) and Latin grammar tool based on An Elementary Latin Dictionary (by Charlton T. Lewis). This online dictionary is different from any other you've ever used. It has been built from the ground up using AJAX technology to allow the fastest, most efficient and most useful user interface. Oh, and it includes macrons!"

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Latinum

"Learn Latin through this podcast. The website has very complete resources. The lessons make use of the Adler text, above. Latin is spoken in the Restored Classical Pronunciation."

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Latintutorial

"High quality Latin grammar videos developed by Ben Johnson."

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Latine Discere

"Downloadable Study Guides for each chapter of the OLC, Parts 1-2: grammar explanations, worksheets, vocabulary (Greg Swann)"

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latin.packhum

A Latin Library.

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Latin verb conjugation

Latin verb conjugation tool.

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Latin Tests

"Interactive Vocabulary and Grammar quizzes".

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Latin Lessons

A comprehensive course.

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Latin for Email

Nova Roma's own brief introduction for absolute beginners not only shows how to frame messages with Latin greetings but also gently introduces some basic grammar principles.

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Latin for Beginners by Benjamin L. D'Ooge

A textbook.

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Latin Derivatives

"A list arranged alphabetically by the Latin word. It lists many English words derived from Latin. Great way to learn vocabulary, both Latin and English!:

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Latdict

Latin dictionary.

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Internet Workbook for the Oxford Latin Course

Internet Workbook for the Oxford Latin Course.

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Interactive Latin

"From The Open University <> Be sure to set your preferences (look in the menu)."

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Hiberna Caroli Raetici

Reading material for Latin learners (including complete beginners).

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Grex Latine Loquentium

" The greatest e-mail list for living Latin, where Latin is the only language allowed, and one can read the best Latin speakers the world over, and exchange messages with them."

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Glossa

A dictionary.

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euDict

"A collection of several online dictionaries for languages spoken in European Community or in countries that will become members of European Community. Includes English to and from Latin, Croatian to and from Latin."

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Ephemeris

"On-line news, completely written in Latin and including numerous sections."

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Edonnelly

A list of Latin textbooks with keys.

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ddc.dickinson.edu

"Easiest to use grammar reference, thanks to the sidebar and searchability."

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Cornells College Latin Resources

About the Latin Language

Latin, a classical language with a rich history, originated in ancient Rome and became the dominant language of the Roman Empire. While it is considered a "dead" language today, its influence and legacy continue to resonate in various fields.

Latin was spoken by the ancient Romans and eventually spread throughout the empire, becoming the language of administration, law, literature, and education. It also heavily influenced the development of Romance languages such as Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian.

Latin is renowned for its literature, with notable works from authors like Julius Caesar, Cicero, Virgil, and Ovid. It was also the language of the Roman Catholic Church, leading to the creation of Ecclesiastical Latin.

One interesting fact about Latin is its enduring influence on scientific and medical terminology. Many scientific disciplines continue to use Latin as the language of taxonomy, nomenclature, and specialized terminology.

Although Latin is no longer spoken as a native language, it is still taught and studied in various academic institutions worldwide. It serves as the foundation for the study of classical literature, history, philosophy, and theology.

Latin's influence extends beyond academia. Latin phrases and expressions are still used in legal, scientific, and religious contexts, and Latin is often seen in mottos, inscriptions, and heraldry.

Learning Latin offers a window into ancient Rome, its culture, and the origins of modern Romance languages. It allows for a deeper understanding of classical literature and provides a valuable linguistic and historical perspective.