Expertlatin
Was classical Latin ever spoken?
It is not possible to speak Latin as a native Roman of, e.g., the time of Caesar. Why is that? First, there are no native speakers of Latin. Latin, the language spoken in Ancient Rome, developed and changed over time until it turned into different languages, e.g., French, Italian, and Spanish.
Is classical Latin accurate?
Since languages develop along specific patterns and often have predictable sound changes, scholars can use modern Romance sounds to reconstruct what Latin sounds must have been. Thanks to evidence such as this, we can actually pinpoint Latin pronunciation with a high degree of accuracy.
What time period was classical Latin?
Classical Latin is the form of Literary Latin recognized as a literary standard by writers of the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire. It was used from 75 BC to the 3rd century AD, when it developed into Late Latin.
