Practise Latin online – in the browser, no download
In short
Disce ludens runs in the browser on phone, tablet and computer, with no download and no installation. There are 69 lessons with 4,260 exercises: identifying parts of speech and sentence elements, producing forms, building words from letters, putting the parts of a sentence in order, translating and learning vocabulary with a box. The first three lessons are free.
The types of exercise
| Exercise | How it works |
|---|---|
| Parts of speech and sentence elements trainer | A word is marked; you choose the right part of speech or sentence element. |
| Building words | Put a word together from letters. |
| Matching and ordering | Connect words and meanings, put the parts of a sentence in the right order – by dragging, tapping or keyboard. |
| Typing forms and sentences | Produce forms, fill gaps, translate; with graded hints. |
| Vocabulary trainer | A box with seven stages, Latin → German and German → Latin. |
The app is in German: exercises, hints and meanings are German, as in the original.
What you need
- An up-to-date browser on phone, tablet or computer. The exercises need an internet connection, because answers are checked on the server.
- No account for the demo. With an account your progress is available on up to five devices.
- Works with touch, mouse, keyboard and screen reader.
- If you like, switch to the look of the 1998 original – the exercises stay the same.
Try it
A real exercise from Disce ludens:
Disce ludens I · Lesson 22 · Sentence elements trainer, card 1
Romani scholam puerorum parvorum ludum appellabant.
Which sentence part is marked?
© Disce ludensWhat Disce ludens does – and what it doesn’t
What Disce ludens does
- Runs in the browser on all devices, no download.
- Checks answers instantly and helps with graded hints.
- Saves your progress, with an account on up to five devices.
What it doesn’t do
- Does not work entirely offline for the exercises.
- Has no pronunciation exercises.
- Does not replace a textbook with texts.
Frequently asked questions
Can you practise Latin online?
Yes. Disce ludens runs in the browser with 69 lessons and 4,260 exercises; the first three lessons are free and need no email address.
Do I have to download anything?
No. The app runs in the browser. Apps for iPhone, iPad and Android are in preparation.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, all exercises work with touch; dragging also works by tapping.