UChicago PhD Student Tutoring Latin + Greek — Languages Made Simple!

Lilia E.

Salve, χαῖρε, and hello! My name is Lilia and I am a PhD student at the University of Chicago, where I study medieval Latin authors (currently Hildegard of Bingen). I have over a decade of experience working with ancient languages, and I'm also a former ESL teacher; I bring the two together to make Latin and Greek approachable (and even fun!) for everyone.

I've seen firsthand how students get left behind in Latin classes. It can be overwhelming to memorize endings and learn confusing grammar. My approach focuses on comprehension, so students can actually understand what they're reading on the page. For students who need more grammar support, we can slow down and break down concepts with plenty of examples. For students who want to try something different, I draw from the science of language learning to teach an approach called Comprehensible Input (CI). Above all, I try to teach Latin and Greek for human beings—not memorization robots!

I've worked with high school, college students, and passionate hobbyists. I've helped students just starting out, and those puzzling through authors like Pliny and Lucretius. I'm happy to tailor lessons to meet your needs, so you can achieve your language learning goals. If you're struggling through Latin or Greek, a new approach could be the key to success!