{"title":"G D A Sharpley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of G D A Sharpley, an author celebrated for making the ancient language of Latin accessible and engaging for today's readers. If you've ever been curious about learning Latin or are keen to brush up on your language skills, you've come to the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eG D A Sharpley is renowned for the book \u003cem\u003eBeginners' Latin\u003c\/em\u003e, a comprehensive guide aimed at making Latin a more approachable and exciting endeavour. With a gentle blend of patience and expertise, Sharpley transforms what can often seem like a daunting subject into an enjoyable journey of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSharpley's works typically fall under the \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/strong\u003e category, offering not just language learning, but a boost to personal growth. Engaging with the Latin language under Sharpley's guidance isn't just about mastering grammar and vocabulary; it's also about building cognitive skills, enhancing problem-solving abilities, and enjoying the rich tapestry of Roman culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your existing knowledge, G D A Sharpley's expertly crafted books are perfect companions for your educational journey. Dive into his collection today and unlock the secrets of Latin with ease and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beginners-latin-by-g-d-a-sharpley-9781399818247","title":"Beginners' Latin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn to read and understand Latin!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeginners' Latin\u003c\/em\u003e is the course to follow if you are taking your first steps in Latin, whether classical or medieval. Follow a Latin story set in a medieval monastery, where conspiracy unfolds in the cloisters, Vikings threaten to attack, and young lovers set out to unmask the villains. Discover the principal authors of classical Latin and read quotations from their writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe free audio for this course is available to download to the Teach Yourself Library app, or to stream on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/library.teachyourself.com\"\u003elibrary.teachyourself.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe audio contains readings of the story and of the classical authors. You will learn the grammar and vocabulary in the book, not in the audio. All the Latin we are left with now are seemingly lifeless letters on a page or in stone. In its day, Latin was a language to be heard: readings in the ancient world were recitals and performances - poems, speeches, histories even. 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