Species native to Earth were given both a Latin name and a common name. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home; TNG: "Schisms" ) Many Earth proverbs were in Latin and were often used as mottos of starships or installations. A course based on this language was taught at Starfleet Academy. (TNG: "The Game" ) When Wesley Crusher was on leave from Starfleet Academy, Captain Jean-Luc Picard checked on his Latin by asking him: "Quomodo tua Latinitas est?" ([ˈkʷoːmɔdɔ ˈtuːa laˈtiːnɪtas ɛst]; "How is your Latin?") Wesley responded: "Praestat quam prius." ([ˈprajstat kʷam ˈpriːʊs]; "It's better than before.") )