by Dwane | Jan 11, 2018 | Greek, Online Classes
I received this question: I am a homeschool Mom looking to teach my children Greek. I found your website and see you have an amazing Latin program and we have completed Year 1 of Latina Christiana through Memoria Press. We have enjoyed it, but with Bible study we are...
by Dwane | Jan 11, 2018 | English, Vocabulary
Breviloquence: A brief, laconic, terse way of speaking. Brevity of speech. When Alexander’s father, King Philip, threatened to attack the Spartans, he said: “If I invade Laconia (homeland of the Spartans), I will raze it to the ground.” The Spartans responded...
by Dwane | Jan 10, 2018 | Kudos
Last week, I jokingly threatened to shut my site down. Or, maybe I was serious. Can’t remember. 🙂 Anyway, I then received this message: “I want to encourage you to please keep up the wonderful work you do to help us all with Latin (and some of us Greek)...
by Dwane | Jan 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Here is the most recent episode of Word Up: Live! Though the class is still experimental, I have decided to extend it for one more week. I am closer to extending it indefinitely. But, I am a guy. Commitment makes me nervous. Anyway, if you want to join, and if...
by Dwane | Jan 10, 2018 | English, Vocabulary
Circumlocution: an indirect way of speaking when you would rather avoid speaking clearly, speaking directly, or getting to the point. An evasive way of speaking. Try to get a straight answer out of a politician. Good luck. Politicians are known for their...
