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What is the best way to tackle an unseen translation?

The best way to tackle an unseen translation is with a calm and systematic approach. The student should start by skimming the passage to get a general sense of key themes and content, and also note the meani...
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Answered by Josephine M. • Latin tutor
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How should I tackle my Latin set text translation?

The Latin that you are set for your set text is a difficult piece of Latin as you are examined on it after you have translated and analysed it in your own time. Don't panic! First, if you can, read an Englis...
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Servi subito senserunt se in maximo periculo esse

'This is an 'Indirect Statement' - an incredibly common language construction necessary to understand for Latin GCSE. An indirect statement is a reported version of an action or event. An example of this in ...
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Answered by Maddie C. • Latin tutor
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translate into english the following sentence: Caesar, acceptis litteris, proficisci constituit

Caesar, after the letters had been received, decided to set out
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How do I know when there is an indirect question?

Indirect questions have a 3 identifiable features to look out for! 1) They will be introduced by a question verb or a knowledge verb such as rogare (to ask) or scire (to know). 2) This will be followed by a ...
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Answered by Emily W. • Latin tutor
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