Latin Intermediate (Level 2)

You can already read and translate basic texts in Latin manipulating basic Latin grammar and syntax. This module consolidates existing knowledge students may have of the Latin language and continues with the study of the language and elements of the culture, history and literature of Ancient Rome. Students will broaden their understanding of the workings of Latin grammar and syntax and develop the ability to manipulate the language fluently.

Key information

Course starting in October 2026

• Course: Mondays 6.00pm - 8.00pm 
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Starts 5 October 2026 - ends 15 March 2027
  Length: 20 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: £312* (payable in two termly instalments of £156 each)
  Bursary Fund available for UoL Students (£156)*

*University of Leicester's students (undergraduate and postgraduate) are welcome to apply for a Bursary Fund covering 50% of this course fee. For further details, see our dates and fees and Terms & Conditions (Point 13).

This course requires a minimum of 7 and it can have up to a maximum of 12 students. The course fee includes all tuition, handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook.

Term 1 runs from October to December and Term 2 from January to March. A full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are two hours long and take place once a week. By enrolling you are committing to the full 20 weeks. There is the option to pay for the full course in one payment or two instalments. UoL students can apply for the Bursary Fund. You are welcome to join in the second term of a course if you have previous knowledge and experience of the language. For courses started in October, a third term will run from April to June, comprising 6 weeks.  

Entry level

You have reached level B1 or completed the academic research (level 1) course or you have enough knowledge to be on track with the group. You can use the ELP self-assessment grid to judge how competent you are in the language. Alternatively, if you require help to assess you level please contact us or come along to one of our drop-in sessions.

Course content

On completing the course, students should be able to demonstrate an ability:

• to manipulate Latin grammar and syntax, including a variety of tenses, relative clauses, the passive, the ablative absolute, indirect questions
• to read and understand intermediate-level texts in Latin
• to translate from Latin into English and English into Latin
• to understand words in English and/or Romance languages which are derived from Latin

Please note the course content is flexible and subject to change depending on the preferences of the group.

Resources

The tutor will provide any necessary handouts and resources.

Our approach

This course aims to take learners from a basic level towards independent reading of authentic texts in Latin. Reading skills are developed by systematically working through short texts and focusing on the recognition of key grammatical structures (verbs, tenses, sentence patterns and word order, negation, nouns, connectors, pronouns, adjectives, prepositions, the passive, idioms, etc.). You will also develop dictionary skills and practise reading strategies to interpret and translate texts in Latin.

Students will be encouraged to seek opportunities to learn and practise outside the classroom, taking advantage of learning resources provided by tutors and the programme. The group size is limited to 12 students and planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.

Progression

Upon completing this Intermediate level for Reading and Research purposes (Level 2), you can progress onto the Advanced level Reading and Research purposes (Level 3). Please contact the Languages at Leicester office if this course is of interest: [email protected].