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How do I learn Latin online?
To learn Latin online, start with the words you will actually meet: the 100 most common Latin words. Lock them in with spaced repetition, which brings each word back just before you forget it, and practice speaking with real people. There is no fixed timeline, so short daily sessions beat rare long ones.
Why learn Latin?
Latin is one of the 67 languages you can learn on Lingocard with frequency-ranked flashcards, spaced repetition, and live speaking partners. Build vocabulary and pronunciation at your own pace, on web and mobile.
Latin belongs to the Indo-European (Italic) family - if you enjoy it, a natural next step is Italian, Spanish or French.
The 50 most common Latin words
Start with the words you will actually meet: learn these and you will recognize something in almost every Latin sentence.
| # | Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | et | et | and |
| 2 | qui | kwee | which |
| 3 | sum | soom | be |
| 4 | in | in | in |
| 5 | is | is | he |
| 6 | non | nohn | not (negation) |
| 7 | hic | hik | this |
| 8 | ut | oot | that (conjunction) |
| 9 | ad | ahd | to |
| 10 | cum | koom | with |
| 11 | si | see | if |
| 12 | suus | SOO-oos | own |
| 13 | ille | IL-leh | that |
| 14 | ego | EH-goh | I |
| 15 | tu | too | you |
| 16 | nos | nohs | we |
| 17 | sed | sed | but |
| 18 | ex | eks | from |
| 19 | per | pehr | through |
| 20 | quis | kwis | who |
| 21 | omnis | OM-nis | all |
| 22 | res | rehs | thing |
| 23 | dico | DEE-koh | say |
| 24 | facio | FAH-kee-oh | do |
| 25 | video | WEE-deh-oh | see |
| 26 | possum | POS-soom | can |
| 27 | volo | WOH-loh | want |
| 28 | do | doh | give |
| 29 | eo | EH-oh | go |
| 30 | venio | WEH-nee-oh | come |
| 31 | habeo | HAH-beh-oh | have |
| 32 | magnus | MAHG-noos | large |
| 33 | bonus | BOH-noos | good |
| 34 | novus | NOH-woos | new |
| 35 | primus | PREE-moos | first |
| 36 | duo | DOO-oh | two |
| 37 | alius | AH-lee-oos | other |
| 38 | ipse | IP-seh | self (emphatic): himself |
| 39 | dies | DEE-ehs | day |
| 40 | homo | HOH-moh | person |
| 41 | annus | AHN-noos | year |
| 42 | tempus | TEM-poos | time |
| 43 | vita | WEE-tah | life |
| 44 | opus | OH-poos | work |
| 45 | nunc | noonk | now |
| 46 | ubi | OO-bee | where |
| 47 | cur | koor | why |
| 48 | tunc | toonk | then (at that time; in that case) |
| 49 | ibi | EE-bee | there |
| 50 | multus | MOOL-toos | many |
Useful phrases in Latin
- Salvē · SAL-weh · Hello / Good day
- Quōmodo valēs? · KWOH-moh-doh WAH-lays · How are you?
- Grātiās tibī · GRAH-tee-ahs TEE-bee · Thank you
- Quaesō · KWIGH-soh · Please
- Nōmen mihi est... · NOH-men MEE-hee est · My name is...
- Ubi est...? · OO-bee est · Where is...?
- Vale · WAH-leh · Goodbye
- Ignosce mihi · ig-NOHS-keh MEE-hee · Excuse me
- Non intellego · nohn in-TEL-leh-goh · I don't understand
- Potesne me adiuvare? · po-TES-neh meh ahd-yoo-WAH-reh · Can you help me?
- Quanti constat? · KWAN-tee KOHN-staht · How much is it?
- Cras te videbo! · krahs teh wee-DEH-boh · See you tomorrow!
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- Frequency dictionaries
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- Thematic dictionaries
- Politeness
- Idioms
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Frequently asked questions about learning Latin
How difficult is it to learn Latin?
How difficult Latin is depends on your background, but every language becomes manageable with consistent daily practice. Focusing on the most frequent words first means you can understand and say a lot early on.
What should I learn first to reach a basic level in Latin?
Start with the 100-500 most frequent words (free in our apps) and the thematic dictionaries most relevant to your daily life. Set clear goals and practise a few minutes every day - consistency is what produces results. Then connect with other learners to build confidence at your new basic level.
How long does it take to learn Latin?
Most learners reach a comfortable conversational level in Latin within 8-18 months of consistent daily study. Practising vocabulary with spaced repetition and speaking regularly speeds this up considerably. About 0 million people across 1 countries speak Latin, so you will never run short of practice partners.
How do I improve my Latin vocabulary?
Use the spaced-repetition and flashcard systems in the app. You can set daily, weekly, or yearly goals in our mobile apps and steadily reach the vocabulary size you’re aiming for.
Is Latin pronunciation hard?
Every language has a few sounds that take practice, but Latin pronunciation becomes consistent with regular listening and speaking. Hearing the language often matters more than memorising rules.
How do I get Free Latin speaking practice?
Open the Practice or Friends page in the app, send practice requests, and start real conversations with other learners - don’t be shy! You can also mention that you want speaking practice when you create your account, and the platform will help match you with suitable partners.
Do I need to learn the Latin alphabet first?
If Latin uses a different script, learning it early unlocks reading - and it's usually faster than people expect. On Lingocard you'll find every alphabet, with example words, free.