Listening Strategy
Understanding Latin Terms
People often (come from Latin) in formal speaking situations.
Using them in use Latin terms that academic sound more fluent. Memorize them and try to use them.
Below situations can make you are examples of some common Latin terms and their meanings. Examples: Latin Terms Meanings way of doing something; method or procedure modus operandi by itself, by himself or herself, by themselves per se made or done in a routine manner pro forma you do something for me, and ITI do something for you quid pro quo word for word; literally verbatim D. UNDERSTANDING LATIN TERMs Complete the sentences with Latin terms from the box above. 1. The detective recognized who the thief was by the clues that he left behind at the three crime scenes. The clues helped the detective to figure out the thief's whic then helped her to solve the crime 2. The company has a agreement that all consultants must sign. The agreement doesn't take into consideration consultants individual circumstances. 3. Warren's not a bad kid He just hangs around with the wrong kind of friends, and they get him into trouble. 4. Becky wrote a speech then read it She read every word exactly as she wrote it. 5. "This is a arrangement," the lawyer told the accountant. "I'll give you advice on this contract. You advise me on how to pay fewer taxes next year." E. LISTENING FOR LATIN TERMS Listen to a section of the program. You'll hear it twice. The speaker uses a Latin term. First, write the term he uses. Then paraphrase the speakers statement by translating th Latin term and completing the sentence. Latin term: What he's saying is that cigarette smoking