Latin Quiz Book: Phrases, Mottos \u0026 Proverbs By Andrew Cullen Kindle Edition Latin Quiz Book: Phrases, Mottos \u0026 Proverbs An extract from the INTRODUCTION: This is a quiz book, reference guide study aid containing over 2,000 Latin phrases, mottos and proverbs in alphabetical order. Each Latin phrase is introduced on a separate page. This phrase is repeated on the following page with a translation and explanatory notes. Latin is often called a dead language, but rumours of its death have been greatly exaggerated. Books that have been recently translated into Latin include Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, The Cat in the Hat, Asterix, The Adventures of Tintin, Le Petit Prince, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Paddington Bear, Winnie the Pooh, Robinson Crusoe, Treasure Island and The Hobbit. Latin vocabulary is still used regularly by scientists, academics, medics, lawyers and botanists. About sixty percent of modern English words originate from Latin words. When Pope Benedict XVI revealed his intention to retire in February 2013, he made the announcement in Latin. One Italian journalist, who’d been paying attention in class, was ahead of the world in reporting the news. She understood what he was saying while the other journalists, and several cardinals, had to wait for the translation. Today in the Vatican City there is an automated teller machine (ATM) with instructions in Latin.

An extract from the INTRODUCTION This is a quiz book reference guide study aid containing over 2000 Latin phrases mottos and proverbs in alphabetical order Each Latin phrase is introduced on a separate page This phrase is repeated on the following page with a translation and explanatory notes Latin is often called a dead language but rumours of its death have been greatly exaggerated Books that have been recently translated into Latin include Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone The Cat in the Hat Asterix The Adventures of Tintin Le Petit Prince How the Grinch Stole Christmas Paddington Bear Winnie the Pooh Robinson Crusoe Treasure Island and The Hobbit Latin vocabulary is still used regularly by scientists academics medics lawyers and botanists About sixty percent of modern English words originate from Latin words When Pope Benedict XVI revealed his intention to retire in February 2013 he made the announcement in Latin One Italian journalist who d been paying attention in class was ahead of the world in reporting the news She understood what he was saying while the other journalists and several cardinals had to wait for the translation Today in the Vatican City there is an automated teller machine ATM with instructions in Latin Latin Quiz Book Phrases Mottos u0026 Proverbs

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