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Latin roots of the word "salary" by Erik Van Tongerloo Salary originated from the latin word "salarium". The Roman word "salarium" linked employment, salt and soldiers, but the exact link is unclear. The least common theory is that the word soldier itself comes from the Latin sal dar... More> Latin is not a dead language by Opal Elaine Moyer Latin is no longer a language, that one hears spoken on the streets. This, however, does not render Latin a dead language. Not only are the Spanish and French languages derived from Latin, but English, as well. Latin phrases and terms are still used... More>
	The benefits of Latin language study by Erin Moss Many people fail to see the value of Latin language study because they view Latin as being a "dead" language. Other than ecclesiastical uses, Latin as a viable, spoken language dwindled away as the vernacular languages overtook it. However, like an ... More> The benefits of learning Latin in high school by Janet Grischy Many middle and high schools do not offer Latin anymore, but they should. Latin is a useful language, and not just for doctors writing prescriptions or botanists naming new plants. In some ways, Latin is actually fun to learn, the way solving a puzz... More>
How knowing Latin helps you learn Romance languages by Audrey-Anastasia Alleyne Latin and the Romance Languages The Romance languages are said to include 47 languages according to The Ethnologue which is, the Summer Institute for Linguistic's guide to world language. Many of us are only familiar with the ones we have studied at... More> An introduction to Latin American music by Colette Georgii LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC Latin American music is listened to and danced to the World over, but however originated in the regions or countries of South America, Meso America, and all of the Caribbean. The evolution and unfolding of Latin American music b... More>
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