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
Breaking down the root words - "liber, libri" & "biblos" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:25
libr + ary; libel; libra; lb.; liber + ation; liberty; libation; bibio + thetic; biblio + logy; biblio + klept; biblio + mania; biblio + phobia; Bible; biblio + clast; biblio + latry; biblio + graphy;
Etymologizing words I saw around my world, yesterday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:33
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0EjiYFx1K4lwfykjf5jApM?si=8d8e60e1373b42ac Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latin-in-laymans-a-rhetoric-revolution/id1570726046 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/l…
Etymologizing - "centum" and "hydros" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:03
cent; century; centurion; centi + grade; centi + pede; cent + ennial; hydro + phobia; hydro + electric; hydro + logy; hydro + gen; hydro + phone; de + hydr + ate; and more!
Etymologizing - "andro," "gyn," "(more) syn-/sym-" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:44
Did you know senate cones from the Latin "SENEX"? It means "old man" and it's because the senate was made up of old, white, SENILE, men... andro + gen; andro + gyn + ous; andro + cracy; miso + gyny; gynec + ologist; sym…
Etymologizing a bunch of words! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:29
Stick with me as I get into a bunch of words that I decided to write down the other day! From narcosis to exculpate to dogma to orthodox, learn the value of pulling apart words to first understand them from the ground up…
Understanding Latin Prefixes in (Primarily) Medical Terminology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:19
Latin Prefixes *Hook Word (mnemonic for memorization) A-, Ab-; away from Absent (word hook) Ad-; to, towards addition Ambi- (Ambo-, amb-, am-, an-); around, on both sides ambivalent Ante-; before, forward antebellum Ante…
Etymologizing - "Geo" & "Terra" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:14
I begin this lesson with a huge tangent on the Rhetoric Revolution and pushing for help in disseminating the information. Like I always say, it's not about being smart, it's about proving to yourself you can do it to eve…