In the text every sentence is intelligible per se, or self-explanatory, because the meaning and function of all new words and grammatical forms are made clear by the context in which they occur, or if necessary, by illustrations or marginal notes using vocabulary already learned.
The direct method is based on the inductive principle of learning. II: Roma Aeterna - the advanced course, with Indices covering both parts. It consists of two parts: I: Familia Romana - the fundamental or elementary course. The Latin course is written entirely in Latin.
While reading this story and learning facts about the Roman life and traditions, the students pick up the vocabulary and grammar that will enable them to go on, in Part II, to read a representative selection of Latin literature, both prose.
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