Letter of the week.

Not long ago, I received this note.  Couldn’t have come at a better time.  Latin has got me down these days.  I am happy to know I am still helping people.  Means a lot to me. Hi Dwane, Hope you are well! Just wanted to say that I completed Visual Latin 2 today....

Best TED talk ever

As you try to hang on to your New Year’s Resolutions a little longer, don’t forget to watch TED talks for inspiration. If you don’t have time to do that, just watch “Every TED talk...

For students in Henle Latin 2 and 3

Over the Christmas break, I watched a movie on Julius Caesar.  I am surprised I had never heard of it before. It’s very well done.  There are a few scenes that would merit a PG-13 rating.  But, just barely.  The entire movie is tastefully done and masterfully...

A little late, but here goes…

A student asked over the holidays, “Mr. Thomas, How do I say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in Latin?” Here is my reply: ================================================= As for Merry Christmas, I would go with: felicem natalem Christi! It’s often...