Latin teachers use Taylor Swift hit and Disney film to modernise subject

Taylor Swift accepts the Global Icon award during the Brit Awards 2021 at the O2 Arena, London.

A Cambridge academic says translating Taylor Swift songs and reimagining the lyrics to the Disney film Frozen could enthuse a new generation of Latin students.

Steven Hunt, who has taught Latin for 35 years and trains new teachers through the University of Cambridge’s PGCE course, says activities such as translating pop star Swift’s hit Bad Blood can help students grasp the classical language.