Would Latin Be an Option?

<p>I have been ill for the last five years. I am a sophomore in high school with good grades (all A’s). Due to my illness, I am unable to work for more than two hours per day. I am currently unable to take a foreign language due to the amount of time that has to be spent to become proficient. </p>

<p>Can anyone tell me if Latin would be an option, since you don’t have to learn to speak it fluently? Obviously, you have to learn the mechanics of the language in print all the same, but can you pick it up once a week and still learn it? </p>

<p>Just as a side note, I contacted the admission departments at several of the colleges I am interested in, and they said that I shouldn’t worry about not having a foreign language (just to include the reason why in my application). However, I would still like to take one if at all possible so that I am best prepared for college.</p>

<p>Taking Latin will be fine.</p>

<p>(I’m currently in A.P. Latin IV)</p>

<p>Latin is a really helpful subject to know; many other languages have roots in it, and it helps immensely with word origins/grammar on the SAT! It is NOT an easy subject, but I think it would definitely be manageable to take on in your circumstances. A lot of it is rote memorization in the first two years–memorizing words and charts. If this is one of your strengths, it would probably be a great option. </p>

<p>You do not have to become “fluent” in Latin or speak in it, which is a plus. You will want to make sure that you get a great textbook that explains things well. I would suggest the “Ecce Romani” series; it’s very student-friendly :)</p>

<p>I hope you are well soon. Best of luck!</p>

<p>Thank you both for your advice. I’m going to try it!</p>