Lesson 14: The Perfect System

Lesson 14: The Perfect System

Author: Liam Connerly June 23, 2021 Duration: 19:52
I love this tense. Here, we dive into understanding and conjugating the perfect tense, pluperfect (the even more perfect tense!), and the future perfect tense. You’re slowly becoming a master at your craft and I show you just that to close out the episode.

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 Trojan War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:08
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Eyes of Dionysus - Euripides’ Bacchae [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:02
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Is Prometheus a martyr for humanity? On fire's dualities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:20
The myth of Prometheus... Connerly-style!My links:My Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/rhetoricrevolutionSend me a voice message!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-connerlyTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mrconnerly?i…
Dionysus - A God of Contradictions and embodiment of life's dualities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:25
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For those that think Latin and Greek are... "DEADEDEDED" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:31
You do not have to care about Latin or Greek as “languages” to benefit from them. I'll prove you wrong... respectfully, as always.My links:My Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/rhetoricrevolutionSend me a voice message!: https://p…
Spotify Wrapped and Touching Base with My Audience! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:35
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Ancient Greek Vocabulary - Pain, Nature, and Daily Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:18
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Greek Verbs Vocabulary in the Odyssey's Book 9-10 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:22
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