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
Lesson 26 - The Indirect Statement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:19
Here, I go over a key important concept within both English and Latin grammar. This is the introduction into another subordinate construction (Like Ablative Absolutes) that indirectly and circuitously state a direct quot…
Lesson 24 - The Uses of the Participles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:26
Here we go over the constructions of the ablative absolute and the passive periphrastic. Definitely ten-dollar terms for explaining how to make a sentence more convoluted and circuitous. Stick with me!! We’re switching i…
Lesson 23 - Participles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:24
Here we have a VERY important lesson and one of my very favorite topics in Latin! (Don’t ask me why, I think it’s cause I got it the first time I read what they were…) I have always thought of these constructions as verb…
Lesson 22 - Fifth Declension and Review of Ablative [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:29
Short and sweet one again! Here we go over our last declension in Latin!!! Yayayayaya!!!… Don’t get too excited, we still have lots o’ chapters and concepts to cover!
Lesson 21 - Important Rules in the Passive System [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:52
Short lil’ episode going over some irregularities and things to note in the passive system. Nothing new here though! Kick back and reeeelllaaaxxx.
Lesson 20: Fourth Declension [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:49
Here we go over the very distinctive -u- stem declension. We go over both the grammar and a little linguistic history to add a lol’ cherry on top. Nice a short episode for y’all that have a short attention span… aka the…
Lesson 19 - Perfect Passive System [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:43
Here I go over the formation, literal translation, and functions of the perfect passive system in all of its forms: present prefect passive, pluperfect passive, future perfect passive… I recommend to do a little refreshe…
Lesson 18 - Relative Pronouns and Clauses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:47
More pronoun stuff and understanding some basic fundamentals in grammar as we tackle what clauses are, subordinating clauses, antecedents, and just why the heck they’re so important to our understanding of language and s…
Lesson 17 - I-Stem Nouns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:23
Here I go over the concept of the third declension I-Stem nouns and the three ablative forms that accompany it. Lots of grammar in this, but a very important and rather easy concept!
Lesson 16 - Pronouns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:10
Here I go over a wide array of concepts and linguistic markers in order to understand pronouns in their entirety as they function in both Latin and English - where they both compliment and contrast one another. I go on a…