Ecclesiastical latin online course

1. How long does it take to learn Ecclesiastical Latin?
2. Does duolingo teach Ecclesiastical Latin?
3. Is Ecclesiastical Latin different from Latin?

How long does it take to learn Ecclesiastical Latin?

If you have greater knowledge of Romance languages, either through it being your native language or one you've learned before, it can take around 600-750 hours to learn Latin. This is the equivalent of about 24-30 weeks in a class, so at least half a year of intensive Latin.

Does duolingo teach Ecclesiastical Latin?

[Images: courtesy of Duolingo] Word to the wise, though. If you're interested in studying Latin to really understand what the priest is saying at mass, be aware that Duolingo's course focuses on Classical Latin, not Ecclesiastical Latin, which is what is used in the church.

Is Ecclesiastical Latin different from Latin?

It is less stylized and rigid in form than Classical Latin, sharing vocabulary, forms, and syntax, while at the same time incorporating informal elements which had always been with the language but which were excluded by the literary authors of Classical Latin.