Nothing is Free
Nothing is free in this world, nihil gratis . . . at least that’s what they say.
I’m here to tell you that something is free, at least until March 6th. That is, my “Mastering the Ablative Case” Udemy course is available at no expense to you for the next month.
Why the Ablative Case?
Why the ablative case? Well, it’s hard to understand the Latin language without a mastery of the ablative case. There are 5 major cases in Latin and 2 minor cases. More than 1 noun in every four, however, is in the ablative. The problem is there are more than twenty different uses of the ablative, some of them signifying very different things. Not only that, there’s not always a preposition to help narrow down what that ablative ending is trying to tell us.
That’s where this course comes in. We start by separating the uses of the ablative into three different “relationships,” which derive from three separate cases from an earlier stage of the Latin language. By tracing back the individual uses to these earlier cases, we can understand more clearly how and why they mean what they do. We also look at which prepositions go with which of the three relationships, and also when to use them . . . and when not to use them.
What You Get for the Price
By the end of the course you’ll have a much firmer grasp on the various uses of the ablative. More importantly, you’ll find that all the various prepositions and other details open up nuances and deeper meanings that you didn’t see before. As a result, you’ll not only have greater competence and confidence in your translation skills, you’ll get more enjoyment from reading the work of Latin authors.
Is that all, perhaps you ask? Well, yes. I hope it doesn’t disappoint you. Maybe the really exciting things in life never are free. Still, if you’re interested in being able to read Latin, you need to have a handle on the ablative case since there are so many different things it can do. “20 Uses Made Easy,” according to the course title. Around 20, anyway. Depending on how you count, it could be more.
Take the Course Free of Charge with Coupon:
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Try It!
In any case, I’m inviting you not just to try my course at no charge, but to keep it. It yours with all the resources included, including over 3 hours of exclusive video content.
This is my first Udemy course, and it’s something of an experiment. I’m looking for feedback on what works, what doesn’t, and what Latin learners would like to see in the future. I’d love to hear from you.
So please, give it a try – not just a test ride, but take it home with you. Drive it as far as you like. It’s yours. For free.
Featured image top of page: detail from the Lod Mosaic, Lod, Israel
