Are accent marks typical in Latin? Is the more modernized form of Latin without accent marks? If accent marks are the proper way to write, I'd like to use them-- anyone recommend a good keyboard?
I just finished Rosetta Stone, which had no accent marks. Now I'm starting on declensions (Raineri-Dowling Method) and there are accent marks. I'm not sure if the accent marks are just there to let me know where the emphasis is in pronunciation, or if they are there because they belong there in writing.
I realize this is a very basic question, but I couldn't find an answer through a search on the forum. Likely I have more to learn than just Latin... and need to familiarize myself with the forum better.
By the way, I found Rosetta Stone great for an easy/visual introduction to Latin vocabulary and pronunciation, though it didn't bring me above beginner level and I certainly don't understand grammar or how to form my own sentences.
Thank you!
I just finished Rosetta Stone, which had no accent marks. Now I'm starting on declensions (Raineri-Dowling Method) and there are accent marks. I'm not sure if the accent marks are just there to let me know where the emphasis is in pronunciation, or if they are there because they belong there in writing.
I realize this is a very basic question, but I couldn't find an answer through a search on the forum. Likely I have more to learn than just Latin... and need to familiarize myself with the forum better.
By the way, I found Rosetta Stone great for an easy/visual introduction to Latin vocabulary and pronunciation, though it didn't bring me above beginner level and I certainly don't understand grammar or how to form my own sentences.
Thank you!