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• Latin Sentence Formation: The Ablative Absolute
  Learn how to form and use the ablative absolute in Latin. Includes a review of how to form ablative case.
• A Primer on Translating Latin Words into English
  Learning a new language requires an examination of words in both the learner’s native tongue and the foreign language. Properly translating words requires an understanding of words in three ways.
• An Introduction to Latin Passive Voice Verbs
  Both Latin and English employ the passive voice to indicate the relationship between a verb and its subject. Latin indicates the passive voice of a verb through inflection. Learn the basics of Latin's passive voice verbs.
• Learn How to Form Third Declension Latin Nouns
  The third declension of Latin follows the same rules as the previous two. However, third declension nouns have irregular nominative singular forms. Learn how to form Latin nouns of the third declension.
• A Review of the Rosetta Stone Version 3 Latin Levels 1, 2, and 3
  Rosetta Stone’s Latin language software version 3 was recently released and now includes all three levels of language learning, just like the company’s other language offerings. Learn whether this language software is the Latin program for you.
• Translating Famous Mottos from Latin to English: The United States Marine Corps, Harvard University, and Princeton University
  Unlike phrases, translating mottos from Latin to English often requires more leeway in understanding the meaning behind literal translations. Artistic license is used at times. Not for Marines! Learn about Semper Fi; remember November 10, 2009 was the 234th year anniversary of the US Marine Corps.
• Translating Latin Phrases Found on the United States One Dollar Bill
  There are three Latin phrases found on the U.S. One dollar bill. Translating these phrases is an exercise in good Latin grammar, and lets everyone else learn what they mean.
• Common Latin Phrases Used as Legal Terms: Animus Revertendi, Ipse Dixit, Liber
  You may come across several Latin terms when dealing with everyday legal matters. If you're curious about their true meaning, read this article and learn how to translate a few including Animus Revertendi, Ipse Dixit, and Liber from Latin to English.
• Translating Latin Adverbs into English
  Although Latin and English adverbs function similarly, each language has its own quirks and complications that make translation from one language to the other difficult for the Latin student. Learn how to recognize, form, and translate Latin adverbs.