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Brian Beyer
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Teaches
Latin
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
Greek (Ancient)
Hebrew
Italian
Greek
Icelandic
Master's degree in Latin w/ 20 yrs. teaching experience; author of two widely-used Latin textbooks.
Teaches
Latin
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
Greek (Ancient)
Hebrew
Italian
Greek
Icelandic
Master's degree in Latin w/ 20 yrs. teaching experience; author of two widely-used Latin textbooks.
From United StatesLiving in New York, United States (09:20 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 18, 2019Interest topicReadingWritingHistory
I have been teaching Latin for over 20 years, both in top-ranked secondary schools and online. I have a master’s degree in Latin and have written two widely-used Latin textbooks published by Yale University Press. I offer both Classical and Ecclesiastical Latin options. ***FOR THE SUMMER, IN ADDITION TO MY SUNDAY HOURS, I AM TEACHING WEEKDAY MORNINGS (10:00 UTC) AND EVENINGS (23:00 UTC).**Me as a Teacher
I have an outstanding command of the Latin language, a keen understanding of Latin grammar and syntax, and a deep and meaningful knowledge of Hellenistic, Roman, and late-antique history. But more importantly during my 20 years of teaching I have developed an keen ability to *teach* the language. Rather than just being someone who happens to know a little Latin, I know both WHAT THE STUDENT NEEDS TO DO as well as WHAT THE TEACHER NEEDS TO DO in order to facilitate learning the language. Also, as I know six foreign languages -- several at a high level -- I myself have often been in the student’s shoes.My lessons & teaching style
I am happy to use any Latin textbook that you prefer. Otherwise, I normally recommend Hans Ørberg’s Lingua Latina Per Se Illustrata, since it is peerless in its pacing, the amount of review that it provides, and the level of mastery it expects in the exercises.
I am also very good at teaching children. My lessons for young people are very much language focused … but we have *a lot* of fun, and young students both enjoy their and are able to learn Latin to a very high level.
I have had numerous success stories in both my in-person and online teaching. Here in italki I have taken students from zero to reading Latin literature (e.g., Caesar, & Vergil) with facility.Work Experience
2005 - 2019
Latin teacher Montgomery High School
Education
2005 - 2007
Master's - Latin
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Certificates
Teacher of Latin State of New Jersey 2007
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5.0
Rating
180
Students
1,737
Lessons
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Attendance
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Latin Lessons
Trial Lesson
57 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Beginning and Intermediate Latin (adults)
A1 - A2General1,015 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Beginning Latin for children ages 7 and up
A1 - B1Kids656 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Ecclesiastical Latin
A1 - B2General5 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
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234 Reviews
Rebecca Isbell
115 Latin lessons
Teacher’s pick
Brian is an excellent teacher and keeps the material engaging and interesting. The curriculum he uses is great and he is able to adapt lessons to meet my needs and to keep learning fun. I would highly recommend him as a teacher for anyone wanting to further their knowledge of Latin.
Jun 2, 2023
Eleanor TSAO
129 Latin lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve never had a lesson with Brian without improving my Latin skills. Moreover, he introduces a lot of background knowledge such as Roman history, architecture, and arts to me. Thank you so much for your great lessons and wish you a pleasant week!
May 2, 2021
Dr J-Academic & Work
23 Latin lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was amazing, thank you 😊
Eva loved it. She loves the jokes, it makes the lesson more fun and you explained everything well, and helped her to figure out the meanings herself. She can't wait for her next lesson.⭐️⭐️
Feb 15, 2021
Sean
1 Latin lesson
Great first lesson! Extensive notes on types of textbooks and learning strategies had already been prepared, and we were able to talk in-depth about what future sessions might entail and what a realistic timeline would be. Brian is definitely an experienced instructor and I look forward to taking more lessons from him.
Sep 3, 2023
Jerel
4 Latin lessons
Excellent trial lesson. Prepares a game-plan for students to reach their goals.
Jul 18, 2023
Hugh Zhou
6 Latin lessons
推荐了好教材
Jul 10, 2023
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