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.
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Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution
Podcast Episodes
IX. Third-Declension Nouns - Latin in Layman's (REVAMPED) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:03
We’ve already encountered first- and second-declension nouns. Now we’ll address the third. A fair question to ask, and one which some of you may be asking, is why is there a third declension at all? Third declension is L…
VI. Neuter Nouns and Substantive Nouns - Latin in Layman's (REVAMPED) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:55
Here, I get into the second declension neuter gender and the concept of substantive nouns. Why get into it? Because the more you know, the more you know! I get into a couple side tangents at both the beginning and end of…
V. The Verb: "To Be" - Intransitive vs. Transitive Verbs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:46
Here is an example of "Sum", declined in all persons (First singular, then plural.) sum → “I am”; sumus → “we are”; es → “you are”; estis → “y’all are/you (p) are/you all are”; est → “he, she, it is” or “there is”*; sunt…
IV. Second Declension Masculine - Latin in Layman's (REVAMPED) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:28
Here, I go, in-depth, into the second declension, where second declension includes mostly masculine and neuter nouns with -o- at the end of their base. With the addition of the second declension, we add a whole new set o…
II. Etymology Break! (Learn why Latin isn't a DEAD LANGUAGE!!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:21
This is why I love Latin... for the depth it gives to language in general. We go over the terms: Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia, Hypothermia, Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Armistice and Subpoena. Here we understand the impor…
(I) Lesson Unus - First Conjugation (Latin in Layman's Revamped) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:35
Hi all! It's been a while and I've come back to you with newly added vigor and ready to bridge Latin into modernity!!! I want to tank my cousin, Sloan Connerly, for sending me an "outta-the-blue" gift: a new beautiful mi…
Lesson 27 - The Present Subjunctive | Part One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:54
This is a doozy of a lesson so I’ve split it up into two parts. The subjunctive is what is known to be the mood of uncertainty… but more often than not, it simply introduces specific types of clauses and/or subordinating…