The Best Online Latin Tutors

Regardless of whether you're a serious student of language or not, learning Latin can help you in more ways than you can imagine. The most important one being that most of the medical, legal, and even governmental jargon used today is based on Latin. So, if you're sufficiently trained in speaking and understanding Latin, you've already understood half of these discourses without even realising. 

Studying Latin teaches you more than just the language itself. Instead, it gives you an insight into the linguistic roots of the English language and inculcates critical thinking skills. This is a significant advantage for you no matter what nature of work you choose. Learning Latin is an integral part of understanding classical civilisation. For century after century the cultures and languages that evolved have kept their Latin roots as we still see so evidently today. Languages such as Germanic and Latin integrated to form what is know as English today. This is why much of the legal language and sophisticated terms heard in the parliament as still purely Latin. These terms form part of our daily lives without us even realising. It is said that the name of London itself, the citadel of the English language, has been derived from classical Latin! Not only that, but Latin is also the root of many languages, such as Spanish, French, Italian, and even Romanian. So, by learning Latin, you can go on to make the task of learning any or all of these languages extremely easy for yourself. 

Latin also indirectly improves your skills in English since two-thirds of the English language is derived from Latin. These skills will prove quintessential for you, whether you're writing your thesis or drafting up a legal notice for court. In fact, it has been reported that the people who take Latin through their undergraduate score some of the highest-grade points in the LSATS. 

Latin is offered in various universities under Bachelors in classics or as Bachelors in modern languages and Latin.  

Once you've completed your undergraduate, there are a number of options that you can take, the most obvious one being a masters in classical studies or a master's in classics and ancient civilisations. An excellent option for you if you find the linguistic nature of learning Latin interesting. 

Alternatively, if you're interested in Latin culture, you might be interested in doing a master's in Hispanic-American literature or renaissance Latin culture. Latin America has some of the longest and richest histories on earth. Getting such a master's degree would make you an expert in working on international forums with Latin Americans.  

There are a number of reasons why top medical schools emphasise a classical liberal arts education alongside clinical medicine. The most important reason is that most medical terminologies are derived from Latin. In fact, Latin is used as a universal language in medicine, as doctors from all over the world must speak the same language to be able to communicate with each other. 

Studying Latin before medicine makes the process of memorising the entire anatomical and physiological structure of the body extremely easy. Since most of them have been named quite literally according to their functions in Latin, and the same terminologies have been passed down to doctors for generations. Even today, when new anatomical or physiological structures are found, they are named in Latin. Learning Latin will help you subconsciously make connections with the name of the disease and thus quickly administering the treatment.   

Not only does studying Latin help you during your academic career, but rather it also helps you in your career as a physician. From accurately diagnosing the disease to writing better patient histories and effective communication with patients. 

Latin may be an ancient language, but it has certainly not lost its value. Latin seeps through the very foundations of modern English. There are hardly a few languages that can boast such dominance in every major field. Learning Latin might help you in getting a number of surprising careers!

Here are some career options for those who major in Latin:  

• Academic researcher

• Museum/gallery curator

• Barrister

• Civil Service fast streamer

• Editorial assistant

• Heritage manager

• Higher education lecturer

• Market researcher

• Museum/gallery curator

• Newspaper journalist

• Secondary school teacher

• Solicitor

• Archivist

• International business

• Fine Art & Jewellery Insurance Broker 

• Journalist

• Political Communications

• Investigative Journalism

• Classics teacher

• Foreign Correspondent

How does Spires' Latin tutoring work?

You can find a Latin tutor online in four easy steps:

1. Use the Find Tutors feature to create a post outlining your needs and requirements. You can choose from subject, level, price, and expertise.

2. Find your perfect tutor from our wide variety of skilled professors and educators. After you filter your search results using the Find Tutors feature, you will be presented with the best choices for your needs. You can then check bids and reviews and communicate with a tutor before you schedule a lesson.

3. Have your online 1-1 class. This can be done whenever and wherever you are; it's all online!

4. Replay the class afterwards for any missed information at your own pace and convenience.

It's that easy!

How many tutors are available to give Latin tuition?

We currently have over 13 Latin Tutors with academic and professional experience specialising in a wide range of topics from GCSEs to postgraduate support, and everything in between.

All of our tutors must hold at least a Bachelor's degree and have tutoring experience. Most of our tutors have higher degrees on top of that in specialised areas such as Master's degrees or PhDs. All of our tutors are DBS checked or have had equivalent background checks.

It is our tutors' responsibility to guide you to understand a subject you have chosen. Using their expertise in the chosen topic and their teaching experience, they will help you to understand, analyse and use the content of the lessons to apply at a later date, whether it is at your chosen university, your career, or in your day-to-day life.

How much do private Latin tutors cost per hour?

Tuition is priced according to level:

1. School: For Primary school, Secondary and Higher Education prices start at €25/hr

2. University: For Undergraduate and Postgraduate tutoring, prices start at €35/hr

3. Professional: For Chartered Qualifications and Admissions Test tutoring, prices start at €45/hr.

The average tutor price ranges based on the tutors' experience and expertise and the standard (level) of the student.

How much are online Latin tutors per hour in London?

The average tutor price is £40/$53/€45 per hour depending on a teachers' experience and the standard of students. This is higher than other areas in the UK due to the higher living costs that come with living in London.

Once you've used the Find Tutors feature to find yourself the perfect tutor for Latin, you can go ahead and book them in an instant, or if you have any questions you can reach out to them through and have your queries answered. One of our online Latin tutors should respond to you within 24 hours with an answer and availability. If a tutor isn't able to fit you into their schedule, we will recommend other tutors that fit your specifications. After a tutor replies, you can then schedule a zoom meeting, and if you are satisfied, you can go ahead and begin your online Latin tuition!

Yes, you can! We have a huge selection of Latin tutors with GCSE experience with a background in AQA, CCEA, OCR, Edexcel, and other awarding bodies.

Yes, you can! We have a huge selection of professional tutors with primary and secondary school teaching experience. All you need to do is pick from our Latin tutors, send them a message and arrange your first zoom meeting. If they fit all your specifications and needs, go ahead and book your first lesson.

Yes, they do! All our tutors prepare a bespoke syllabus tailored to the needs of the student. Using past papers will allow you to perfect your exam technique and ensure that you give yourself a better chance of performing well when taking the exam.

Yes, they do! Our tutors can help you whatever the coursebook is that your school is using. They will also provide you with any extra materials you may need to focus on your weaker areas.

Yes, they do! We have a huge selection of Latin tutors with A-level tutoring experience with a background in AQA, CCEA, OCR, Edexcel, and other awarding bodies. Just use the filter to look for A-Level Latin tutors, and feel free to message the ones you like to ask if they provide the help that you need before scheduling a lesson.

Yes, you can! Our huge database of Latin teachers offers a wide range of specialisations and expertise. Just use the filter to search for Latin tutors for your level and browse through available candidates. You can read their description and reviews as well as communicate with them about your needs before you schedule a lesson.

Yes, we do! Our huge database of online Latin tutors offers a wide range of tutors offering admissions help at various levels such as UCAS, Oxbridge Entrance, and even IELTS and TOEFL preparation for non-native speakers.

Yes, you can! We have a huge selection of University level tutors who can provide dissertations help as well as admissions tutoring and exam preparation. Just communicate with your tutor before telling them your specific needs. LEt the know what you rneed help with, if it is a latin language challenge, or perhaps something to do with classical civilisation or Greek.

Our tutors also offer many other subjects besides Latin, like classical civilisation, classics, common entrance language teaching (modern and ancient), chemistry, English literature, maths, or Oxbridge entrance tests. Spires offers online lessons in every taught academic subject area you can think of. We have teachers for learners at all levels - primary, secondary, admissions, university, post graduate, professional and casual learners. All of our clients recommend us and we are known for our very high standards.  Spires deliver first-class support - in the north, south, east, or west, whatever the topic and in whatever century!