Latin in Layman’s-A Rhetoric Revolution is hosted by grammarian and classicist Liam Connerly. This isn't a dry lecture series, but a practical exploration of how Latin actively shapes the way we communicate and think. Each episode digs into the roots of words, unpacking etymology and the specialized terminology of fields like law, medicine, and botany to build a more powerful vocabulary. The discussion goes beyond memorization, connecting grammatical structures to clearer thinking and more persuasive speech. Liam also uses the podcast as a space for broader reflections on linguistic power and his advocacy for a "Language Revival," arguing for a deeper engagement with our words. Tuning in offers a surprising look at the ancient language's modern pulse, demonstrating how a grasp of Latin fundamentals can refine your command of English and alter your respect for language itself. You'll find the conversation in this education-focused podcast is both accessible and intellectually ambitious, making historical linguistics feel immediately relevant.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 388

Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution
Podcast Episodes
The Musculature of the Body, broken down through Latin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:24
1. Abdominis rectus – Latin for “straight abdomen”; a flat, broad muscle in the front of the abdomen, which, when contracted, flexes the trunk forward. 2. Adductor longus – Latin for “long adductor”; a muscle that adduct…
Just some Legal Nomenclature glossed and Etymologized [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:02
1. Adjudication: Adjudication is the legal process of resolving disputes and determining rights and obligations of the parties. The term comes from the Latin word “adjudicare” which means “to decide or determine.” 2. Aff…
Etymologizing the longest words in the English Dictionary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:17
1.Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis - The lungs disease caused by inhaling very fine ash and sand dust, etymologically derived from the Greek words pneuma, referring to breath and lungs, plus ultramicroscopic…
Just do it. (Shia LaBeouf it!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:11
Yesterday, you said today. Just do it! It’s never too late, you are your own limiting factor. Remember that this is your video game, and it’s up to you whether you want to level up or not. Don’t be an NPC in your own vid…
Etymologizing (some) things about "Love" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:33
Love: A strong feeling of affection, tenderness, and attachment to another person or thing. Etymology: From Middle English luf, from Old English lufu, from Proto-Germanic *lubō (“love”), from Proto-Indo-European *lewbʰ-…
Deriving the Latin words: "sentio", "video", "scio" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:23
Sentio (Latin): 1. Sentience (n.): The ability to perceive and feel things; the capacity to experience sensations. Etymologically, it comes from the Latin root sentio, meaning “to feel”. 2. Sentient (adj.): Capable of pe…
Second Q&A with Liam - Latin in Layman's [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:32
Another amazing set of questions asked for today's Q&A! Here's a list of the questions asked on today's podcast: 1. What is the origin of the word 'anatomy'? 2. How do the human body systems interact to maintain homeosta…