Why Study Latin?
The simple answer is that Latin teaches students English better than studying English teaches English.
It is said that 60% of English words are derived from Latin, so when you master one Latin vocabulary word, you are able to decode the meaning of many English vocabulary words.
Example:
Latin: Specto (to look at)
English: Spectator, spectacle, spectacular, perspective, inspect, expectation
This allows students a much broader vocabulary with less effort than studying English vocabulary, leading to richer writing, better reading comprehension, and of course higher SAT scores. Latin is a very formulaic language and helps students order their mind around written language.
If you want more information on the benefits of Latin education here are some of our favorite resources.
Top 10 Reasons to Study Latin an article by the author of our Latin curriculum
