This student's manual, in English, for Familia Romana (Lingua Latina Pars I), includes a guide to pronunciation, instructions, and information on key points to be noted in each chapter. This book is especially valuable for students working on their own or in homeschooling, though it is also useful for school or university students. The 2025 printing (this book) includes the same content as the previous printings/ebooks (ISBNs: 978-1-58510-050-7 and 978-1-64793-023-3) with improved and enlarged text design and layout.

Hans Ørberg's Lingua Latina per se illustrata is the world's premiere series for learning Latin via the Natural Method. Students learn grammar and vocabulary intuitively through extended contextual reading and an innovative system of marginal notes, giving students the opportunity to learn Latin without resorting to translation. Familia Romana is the backbone of the Ørberg series. Further information on Familia Romana and all titles in this widely adopted series can be be found at www.hackettpublishing.com.