Getting Started with Latin by William E. Linney is a single book that provides a gentle, self-teaching introduction to Latin. It was designed specifically for homeschool families where neither parent nor child has any Latin background.

The book contains 232 short lessons, each taking about 10-15 minutes. Lessons introduce vocabulary, basic grammar concepts, and translation exercises in small, non-intimidating steps. An audio companion (available free on the author's website) provides pronunciation for every Latin word in the book.

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At approximately $22 for a single book that covers several years of beginning Latin, this is one of the most affordable curriculum purchases you can make. Many families use it as a precursor to Memoria Press Latin, Henle Latin, or Latin for Children.

The book is secular and purely instructional. It works well for independent learners who can read and follow written instructions, typically ages 8 and up. Parents do not need to know any Latin to use this program.