Latin - Part 1 Introduction/Refresher

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Course code: L1FM

Discover the language of ancient Rome in this introductory course, suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some ‘rusty’ knowledge.

when
From 14 Sep 2026 to 25 Jan 2027
Monday 13:00-15:00  16 weeks
Date
14 Sep 2026
Time
13:00 to 15:00
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21 Sep 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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28 Sep 2026
Time
13:00 to 15:00
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05 Oct 2026
Time
13:00 to 15:00
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12 Oct 2026
Time
13:00 to 15:00
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19 Oct 2026
Time
13:00 to 15:00
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02 Nov 2026
Time
13:00 to 15:00
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09 Nov 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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16 Nov 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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23 Nov 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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30 Nov 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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07 Dec 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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04 Jan 2027
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13:00 to 15:00
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11 Jan 2027
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13:00 to 15:00
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18 Jan 2027
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13:00 to 15:00
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25 Jan 2027
Time
13:00 to 15:00
Tutor
Fabian Mander
where
location to be advised
fees
full fee for this course £269.00, concession fee £161.00
who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Embark on a journey of linguistic and cultural discovery exploring the foundations of the Latin language, as well as its primordial origins and continuing influences on the world of today.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Discover the language of ancient Rome in this introductory course, suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some ‘rusty’ knowledge. You will build a solid foundation in how Latin works while exploring the roots of many English words and its strong influence on modern Romance languages such as Italian, French, Portuguese and Spanish.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">The course is designed to introduce you to the Latin language or remind you what you have learned before, revising and building on your basic knowledge.</span></span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Learners will study the fundamentals of Latin vocabulary (including etymology), grammar and syntax, as well as the cultural context in which the language is rooted. Learners will be introduced to the pronunciation of Latin and will learn about the conjugation of verbs and cases.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We will also explore the lasting impact that Latin has left not just on modern languages, but also deep within the fabric of global contemporary culture. Learners will be able to read basic inscriptions and will study Latin proverbs, aphorisms and short texts from Virgil, Ovid, Horace, Julius Caesar, and Marcus Aurelius. </span></span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes, until session 3.</span></span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">No</span></span></span></span></span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Latin Level 1 A – Part 2</span></span></span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No</span></span></span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes, optional revision exercises will be recommended but are entirely optional</span></span></p>

What should students bring?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">A4 or A5 exercise book; pen or pencil.</span></span></span></p>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#1d1d1b">The course consists of tutor presentation and explanation, grammar instructions, grammar and vocabulary exercises and basic translation with a high level of student interaction,  individual, pair and group work</span></span></span></span></p>

Course Cancellations and Refunds

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Course Cancellations and Refunds</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we cancel your course</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You will receive a full refund of course fees.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We are not responsible for any additional costs, such as materials already purchased.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">7 days or more before the start date: refund minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no refund provided.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Enrolments are non-transferable.  If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Refund processing</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Refunds for online or telephone enrolments will be made via the original payment method within 14 days of approval. </span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you enrolled in the office, you will need to come in with your payment card to arrange a refund.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">7 days or more before the start date: transfer minus a 10% transfer fee.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no transfer provided.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">All transfers are subject to availability.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers between Language levels may be possible with less than 7 days notice, subject to availability.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Enrolments are non-transferable.  If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we cancel your course, and you wish to transfer to another course this will be free of charge.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Illness and non-attendance</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We recognise that illness and unforeseen circumstances may arise. However, please note that we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or transfers for missed sessions due to ill health or non-attendance.</span></span></span></span></li>
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