Why one should study Latin and not French, for example?
I think that studying Latin first will make French and Spanish easier, sometimes to the extent that you can correctly surmise what a French or Spanish word is from knowing the Latin. In addition,most of the Latin words that have come into English have come directly from Latin, then some from French–relatively few from Spanish other than overt borrowings like “mesa.” Latin will probably also provide a firmer grounding in grammar, which will carry over into English.
Latin helps to train the brain in ways that are hard to describe. You must be thorough and logical all the time. The lasting effects of learning it are manifold: not merely to understand the roots of most European languages, though in effect it does mean you have a head start on learning many. Combine it with Greek and you have the key to linguistics generally as well as a well trained mind and attitude.
Here’s a website with 23 articles about the benefits of studying Latin: http://www.helium.com/items/1393723-the-… google benefits Latin learn study or Why study Latin? and you’ll get more results. In a nutshell, studying Latin can help you improve logical thinking, writing skills, and vocabulary – in English and other languages like Spanish, French or Italian. Almost 60 percent of the English words come from Latin roots, it’s definitely helpful if you ever want to pursue a career in medicine or law. There are many Latin prefixes and suffixes in English language: dis-, ex- in-, pre-, -ist, -ology and so on. Knowledge of Latin is essential in areas like medicine or law. It’ll help yo understand everyday English expressions that we take for granted: have you ever seen EXIT sign? Latin ‘exit’ is third person singular of verb ‘exire’, to go out. Talked about university or college campus?
