How to Teach Latin with the Polis Method | Interview with Teresa Irizo

In this interview, Teresa Irizo discusses her collaboration with the Polis Institute, her involvement in the development of the Polis Method, and the creation of Teaching Living Latin, co-authored with Guillermo Dillon and recently published by Polis Institute Press. The conversation explores practical approaches to teaching Latin as a living language, the role of teacher training, and how methodologies such as Living Sequential Expression (LSE) can be implemented in the classroom. Teresa also shares insights into the writing process behind the book, its intended audience, and how teachers can use it to develop engaging and effective Latin lessons. Whether you are a Latin teacher, a language educator, or simply interested in innovative approaches to language instruction, this interview offers an introduction to the principles and practice of the Polis Method. 0:20 - Teresa's academic journey 2:50 - The Genesis of Teaching Living Latin 4:58 - The Polis Method 8:28 - How should Teaching Living Latin be used in the classroom? 10:05 - Does the teacher need to be fluent in Latin to use the book? 11:30 - Fostering motivation and enjoyment in learning languages 14:14 - Close look at lesson 3.1 in Teaching Living Latin