Did you know over 60% of all English words came from Latin or Greek?
People who have knowledge of either (or both) of these languages generally have better command of English, because they have developed a better understanding of the English vocabulary and grammar through mastering Latin and/or Greek, which have grammatical systems much more complicated than that of English.
- Ever wondered why the plural of radius was radii? Maximum but maxima? Criterion but criteria?
- Ever wondered where words like telephone, telescope and telepathy came from?
- Ever thought why all scientific/medical names, legal terms, abbreviations (e.g., NB, QED, etc.) looked nothing like English?
Because they all come from Latin or Greek!
Knowing Latin also enables you to understand many European languages more easily - because French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese are all developed from Latin. For bible readers, the New Testament was originally written in Ancient Greek.
NOTE: Anyone interested should have good proficiency in English, as it will be the teaching language (at least for most of the time).
I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Cambridge, studying Classics (Latin and Greek), and is happy to teach/tutor either or both language at all levels. I have some teaching experience with children aged 8-13, but can work with people of all ages.
Tutoring in other (i)GCSE/GCE subjects such as English, Maths, Music, or Music Theory also available, as well as advice for British university entrance (including Oxbridge) and personal statements. Qualifications: 10A*,1A in GCSEs; 3A*, 1A in GCE.
Contact details: Jordan Wong; [email protected]
