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
Lesson 15: Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:16
Here we go over MORE pronouns and understand the distinctions between the various forms we’ve learned thus far… A thing to note: reflexives reflect the subject and intensives intensify an action. This one is fun!!!
Lesson 14: The Perfect System [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
Lesson 13: Third-io and Fourth Conjugation Verbs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:13
Here we go over the fourth and fifth conjugation verb forms… Known as the third-io because it shares more forms with the third but doesn’t surpass the form of the fourth. All tense are covered as well
Lesson 12 - Hic, Ille, Iste: The Demonstrative pronouns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:20
Here I dive into demonstrative pronouns for our first of many pronoun lessons. I give a basis of understanding and memorizing irregularities as well as give you a history/etymological lesson!
Lesson 10 - Third Declension [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:41
Here we dive into our “catch-all” declension, as I like to call it. With being given a new declension (Yes, I speak in passive voice sometime, don’t @ me), we are essentially given a whole new set of vocabulary. There is…
Lessson 8 - Future and Imperfect Tense in Latin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:08
Here I dissect the future and imperfect tenses and help us understand how the imperfect is NOT simple past! I also ramble a bit and ask for y’all for ideas on future episodes! Thanks for the support and will definitely c…