The Latin language has provided the basis and foundation of many other foreign languages (like Italian, French, Spanish, and a few others). Latin was the common language of the Western Civilization during medieval times and in Ancient Roman times (Roman Republic and Roman Empire). Even though Latin came from the western world, the language is still used today by people who study and read ancient texts.

Latin is not a dead language. In fact, the language is taught at many schools worldwide. If taking Latin courses is not what you are after, why not get your hands on a Latin book (see the books section) for some self-taught learning exercises and grammatical explanations. The most difficult part in learning Latin is, knowing how to conjugate the text in the present, future, imperfect, perfect, pluperfect and future perfect tenses (see http://webpages.ursinus.edu/classics/latin/latin_grammar.htm).

Anyone can learn Latin with practice. Begin by learning the Latin vocabulary. Then, since there are so many tedious rules in learning the language, become familiar with the six cases used to make the sentence structure (see http://www.learnlatinquickly.com/latin-cases.html). After, check wording and grammar as well as understand the proper placement of Latin words, which is different from the English language). Lastly, try to understand the sentence in Latin.

Learn Latin:
http://www.u.arizona.edu/~aversa/latin/
http://www.latinteach.com/Site/RESOURCES/Entries/2008/5/20_Teaching_Latin_Grammar.html

Latin Quotes and Latin Phrases: http://www.yuni.com/library/latin.html

Books: http://www.pullins.com/txt/Latin.htm

References:
http://www.unrv.com/culture/latin-language.php
http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/languages/languages-offered/classical-latin