Join me, The Muddy Archaeologist, and expand your knowledge or Latin.
Translate inscriptions, mottoes and phrases and even famous Latin quotes.


Thrill to learning a new skill that you can take anywhere - travel with the ability to understand the Latin that is all around us!

This course is richly illustrated to guide you as you grow your Latin skills.

Whether you are a professor or simply love words and their origins, a student or a complete novice, a Classicist or studying for general interest ...

Whether you love exploring origins of words or whether you've never explored them before ...

If you want to transform your abilities and be able to translate all those juicy inscriptions and really KNOW the meaning of words (both Latin and English ...

Then this course is for YOU!

What will you learn?

-   Get to grips with all the Latin grammar you need to translate the Latin that is all around us

-  Discover the origins and derivations of our English words

-  How to look up help in translating Latin when out on your own.

-  How to understand inscriptions, both Roman and later ones

-  Enjoy a sense of connection with those who erected Latin monuments and inscriptions: get 'behind the scenes' of how and why they are as they are

You'll be seeing the ancient world and modern English words in a whole new, fresh way.


Great Value!     What will you get?

-   A wealth of richly illustrated sessions taking you through the grammar of Latin: verbs, tenses, pronouns, participles and more: all made accessible and easy to understand.    What a package!

-   Plus start up session with helpful guides such as a glossary, and an extra closing Next Steps lesson

-  Downloadable notes and useful tables for you to print out and use when out and about.

-  Bonus notes throughout, so that you can find and enjoy the Latin that is hidden all around us.

-  A monthly LIVE Q&A online session (scheduled at one time, one date each month) with The Muddy Archaeologist with chat box to ask your questions and respond and be part of the Muddy Archaeologist online community.

-  Absolutely no exams or tests except for short lightweight quizzes.  This course is for fun, discovery, learning and exploration for us to share together.

-  A selection of options for payment: one-off payments, monthly installments, group discounts and a great Value Bundle when bought with Practical Latin I.

-  Start and end at any time or date to suit you.

- No quibble 30-day Money Back Guarantee

Pricing options

To help you get the most out of this course in the way that you want it, I'm offering a selection of pricing options.
Group prices will be available

Why not sign up for the Full Course!

Great Savings for Pre-Launch early booking!
Just £210 for this comprehensive course.
£240 after Launch in August 2020

Gain this lifelong skill in a fun, friendly and fascinating course.
Learn how to translate inscriptions, mottoes, phrases AND discover how English is full of deeper meanings, thanks to Latin and the stories from the Ancient World!

Course curriculum

Join 'The Muddy Archaeologist' to learn all the Latin you need to get out there and translate phrases, inscriptions and mottoes on your own

Grasp the grammar - Learn how to apply your Latin skills - Have Fun!
Exercise and sharpen the brain!

What's included?
Video sessions - Downloadable maps and notes - Resource Lists - Live Q&A session with 'The Muddy Archaeologist' - Quizzes - Completion certificate

Please Note: This curriculum outline is for information ONLY. It does not link to the course itself.

  • 1

    Welcome to 'The Muddy Archaeologist' Stepping Out

  • 2

    A Brief History of Latin - Why Latin is All Around Us

    • Lecture: A Brief History of Latin - Yesterday, Today and For Ever

    • Downloadable Notes: A Brief History of Latin

    • Test and Consolidate what you've discovered in A Brief History of Latin

    • HOW TO BUY THE WHOLE STEPPING OUT COURSE
  • 3

    Lesson 1: Building Blocks - Parts of Speech

    • Lesson 1: Building Blocks - Parts of Speech

    • HOW TO BUY THE WHOLE STEPPING OUT COURSE
  • 4

    Lesson 2: A Perfect World - The Perfect Tense

    • Lesson 2: A Perfect World - The Perfect Tense
  • 5

    Lesson 3: An Imperfect World - The Imperfect Tense

    • Lesson 3: An Imperfect World - The Imperfect Tense
  • 6

    Lesson 5: Future Concepts - the Future Tense

    • Lesson 4: Future Concepts - The Future Tense
  • 7

    Lesson 6: Future Perfect 'I shall have ...'

    • Lesson 6: Future Perfect
  • 8

    Lesson 7: Ifs and Maybes - The Subjunctive

    • Lesson 5: Ifs and Maybes - The Subjunctive
  • 9

    Lesson 8: Getting Personal - Personal Pronouns

    • Lesson 6: Getting Personal - Personal Pronouns
  • 10

    Lesson 9: This and That

    • Lesson 7: This and That
  • 11

    Half time Just a Bit of Fun

    • HALF TIME - Just a Bit of Fun : What ?
      Choose any of these and

    • Stepping out - Half Time : Just a Bit of Fun
  • 12

    Lesson 10: Passive Resistance - Passive Verbs in Latin

    • Lesson 8: Passive Resistance - Passive Verbs in Latin Chapter title
  • 13

    Lesson 11: Looks Passive but not Passive! - Deponent Verbs

    • Lesson 9: Looks Passive but not Passive! - Deponent Verbs

  • 14

    Lesson 12: Verbs as Adjectives - Past Participles

    • Lesson 10: Verbs as Adjectives - Past Participles & the Ablative Absolute
  • 15

    Lesson 13: Verbs as Adjectives II - Future Participles

    • Lesson 11: Verbs as Adjectives II - Future Participles

    • Downloadable Notes: Verbs as Adjectives II - Future Participles

    • Downloadable Table: Future Participles

    • Test and consolidate what you've discovered : Verbs as Adjectives II - Future Participles
  • 16

    Lesson 14: Tense Situations - Past and Future Infinitives

    • Lesson 12: Tense Situations - Past and Future Infinitives

    • Downloadable Notes: Tense Situations - Past and Future Infinitives

    • Downloadable Notes: Stepping Out Accusative & Infinitive Construction

    • Test and consolidate what you've discovered : Tense Situations - Past and Future Infinitives
  • 17

    Lesson 15: Addenda and Corrigenda - Gerundives

    • Lesson 13: Addenda and Corrigenda - Gerundives
  • 18

    Lesson 16: Nouns made from Verbs - Gerunds

    • Lesson 14: Nouns made from Verbs - Gerunds
  • 19

    Lesson 17: Super Supine - Just what IS that Fourth Principal Part of the Verb FOR?

    • Lesson 15: Super Supine - Just what IS that fourth principal part of the verb FOR?
  • 20

    Lesson 18: Putting it All Together

    • Lesson 16: Putting it all Together
  • 21

    Next steps

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I thoroughly enjoyed exploring 'Neolithic Orkney' with Gillian's expertise. The early story of these northern islands as related in her lectures was packed full of fascinating history and told in such an engaging way that I was transported to this far off time and place, where the cultures, architecture and ways of these early inhabitants came vividly to life.The extra notes and maps were a real bonus too. A great course!

Gillian Hovell BA(Hons) 'The Muddy Archaeologist'

Hi, I'm Gillian Hovell, known professionally as 'The Muddy Archaeologist'.
Welcome to this invitation to join my unique Practical Latin course.

Latin is all around us. It's in the phrases and words we use every day; it's in mottoes and inscriptions. If you're looking to enjoy discovering a new skill, then you're in the right place!

For I present lively, passionate and engaging Latin classes that take you on a journey that opens up a whole new world. Not only do we get to grips with Latin grammar; we also add colour and depth to the English words you use every day - so many have deeper meanings and ancient stories behind them.
I have taught Latin for many years and I am delighted to be bringing this special course online, so that YOU can join in and share the fun.
For Latin is FUN.

And I love it. My joy is to provide you with a thrilling new skill and to transform your experience of the English language into a lively, creative one.
I am passionate about revealing how our everyday words are full of human life and passion. I love sharing the joy of Latin in person, in books and articles, on the media and on-line.

After graduating in Latin and Ancient History from Exeter University, I worked in BBC Television and went on to become an award-winning freelance writer, author.

I now lecture at York University and speak at the British Museum. I share courses around the country and lecture throughout the UK and abroad for audiences that range from local societies and luncheon clubs to Classical Associations, The Arts Society, and international groups. Every event is tailored to YOU, whoever and wherever you are.
I offer you expertise, passion and a warm welcome.
Latin is for everyone: let me lead you on a journey into a new approach to words with knowledge, great images, and a sense of fun and enjoyment.

Adding colour and depth to our lives today by digging deep into the past.

Join me to explore the wonders of Latin

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