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How long does it take to get through set I ? It mostly depends on the frequency you are studying it, and your learning environment, but it generally takes about 2 years to complete.
I am a homeschooler, what age group can I start using Lingua Latina with my children? We have seen homeschoolers start their children on it as early as age 8.
Can I still buy the Familia Romana with the orange cover? On occasion, we do have a few copies of the orange cover come into stock, and they are typically discounted because they are considered “used”. Please feel free to email are interested in checking availability on any used copies of the Lingua Latina series.
I don’t want to buy all five books in Set I, what is essential? Most people, who do not purchase all five books in the set, simply purchase the main text, “Familia Romana” and the exercise booklet, “Exercitia Latina I”. It’s really a matter of personal preference.
Is Roma Aeterna available in Hard Cover yet? Not at this time, but if there is enough of a demand, we may print it in the future.
Do I need to have completed set I before moving on to set II? One does not need to do LL 1 to go to LL 2. It can be used for a survey of Latin in its own right.
What pronunciation are the CD Rom’s read in? The Classical pronunciation.
Who is doing the audio reading on the CD’s? The author himself, Hans H. Orberg.
Are the exercises on the “Lingua Latina: Exercitia Latina I” the same as the exercises in the book, “Exercitia Latina I” ? Yes, there are no additional materials on the CD that are not in the book itself.
Why do you have “Latine Audio” in addition to the “Familia Romana” CD-Rom? We recommend the “Latine Audio” CD for those who may have a Macintosh platform, or those not interested in the “interactive” part. It is an audio recording for those interested in hearing the classical pronunciation read out loud.
When is the MAC version of “Familia Romana” going to be available? The author has told us that it is due out this month, June 2006. Focus should have it in stock, available to ship in July 2006. It will also contain material for Roma Aeterna as well.
I would like to see if there are any updates to the CD I own, where would I go to check that out? You can visit the author’s web-site. He is constantly updating anything to do with the CD’s. Here is the link: http://www.lingua-latina.dk/upgrade.htm
I can’t get my CD rom to work right, who can I contact for technical support? You can email your issue to Kerri Wetherbee ( inquiry on to the programmer himself, and he will respond directly to your inquiry via email.
I would like to see a sample of the CD before committing to purchase it, where can I do that? You can download a sample of it by clicking here .
Is Hans Orberg still alive? Why yes indeed. Here is a photo of Hans Orberg (right) along with the owner of Focus, Ron Pullins. He currently resides in Denmark.
How do you pronounce Lingua Latina? ling'-gwa la-te'-na
Where can I go for some helpful suggestions on how to teach Orberg’s Lingua Latina series? Focus would highly recommend that you become part of the Orberg listserve. The link is: http://nxport.com/mailman/listinfo/oerberg It’s a wonderful place for people all over to converse about this wonderful series and its benefits.
I would like to give my own personal testimonial to using Lingua Latina, who should I send it to? Please email directly to site in the near future.
Do you have a Lingua Latina catalog I can receive in the mail? Yes we do, feel free to send your mailing address to
What supplemental reader would you recommend I use in conjunction with the Lingua Latina materials? Colloquia Personarum. It is designed to be used with Book I and it has all sorts of fun things to like dialogues and little plays you can do with the vocabulary that is in the book.
Do I get a discount if I purchase all of the books in each Set, or if I buy in bulk? There is no discount for purchasing the set, we offer all of the books to be sold separately and individually. The price is the same whether you purchase one copy, or 100 copies.
I don’t live here in the U.S., who would I purchase the Lingua Latina books from? Please see our Int’l buying chart to locate the company that sells in your territory, and email us if you have any questions.
I live in Canada, can I buy the books from Focus Publishing? Yes, we do not currently have a Canadian distributor, but you may purchase the books from us directly, by using this order form and faxing or mailing it to us, or by emailing with your order. We do not currently offer online ordering for those outside the U.S.
How can I preview the Lingua Latina titles before purchasing them? You may visit us at any one of the many conferences we will be attending in 2006. Click here for a list of conferences we will be at this year.
Can I order the books through my local bookstore? In most cases yes. Our books are currently distributed by Ingram and Baker & Taylor, both of which are major distributors for most local bookstores. You may want to bring your ISBN’s and our Phone #, to help out the bookstore. They can certainly special order the books from us, to receive in store, for you to preview before purchasing.
Can I buy these books through Focus Publishing online? Yes, please visit www.focusbookstore.com to purchase any of the Lingua Latina materials. The best way to locate them is by keyword, or by searching for the last five digits of the ISBN.
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