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Help With Henle Latin
For years—no exaggeration—I’ve received emails and comments from people begging for help with Henle Latin. I’ve taught the series for years, guiding my students through First Year Latin, Second Year Latin, and parts of Third Year Latin by Robert Henle. Those...
Visual Latin and the Latin Endings
From time to time I get questions about the complicated Latin endings. Students want to know if there is a place to find them all. Turns out, there is. If you go here, and scroll down, you will find some Latin charts I made some time ago. The charts are free. Here...
Tip of the Week #339: It’s Not Too Late to Join a Class
Not really a tip of the week this week. Just a quick note to let you know it's not to late to join a class. Classes started back up last Tuesday. We are just getting started. I am starting several languages over this year... Spanish, French, Greek and Latin. So,...
Tip of the Week: Go Hands Free With a Headlamp
Ever tried fixing something in the dark with a flashlight in your mouth? Not fun. There is a simple solution: keep a hands-free headlamp in your toolbox, trunk, glove compartment, or travel bag. Whether you’re working on a bike, repairing something under the sink, or...
Should I Read Henle Latin or Lingua Latina?
I received this inquiry: “Which of the two “Latin 1” courses you teach would you recommend for a high school credit for a young man? Henle Latin or Lingua Latina?” Here is my reply: The short answer: Lingua Latina. The long answer: Two of my girls just finished a...
Orientation for Class on Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Classes resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025! I hope you are as excited as I am. On Tuesday, use the links on this page to come to class: https://dwanethomas.com/live-classes/. If you are not sure how to use this site, the following orientation class will help....
LEGO Tip of the Week: Build by the Book… or Break the Rules
When building a new LEGO set, you don’t always have to stick to the script. Some builders follow the instructions exactly, piece by piece. Others follow the instructions too — but swap in random colors from their collection. The result? A perfectly built set...
Tip of the Week: Create Unlimited Emails with “+ Addressing”
A few tips ago, I told you all how to turn one email address into multiple using the "." trick. A reader responded with an even cooler trick I had never heard of. (Thanks, Joe!). Most email providers let you add a “+” and extra text to your email address — and...
Tip of the Week #336: Calculators Without Clutter
Sometimes, I need to run some numbers. Seems every site I use interrupts with pop-up ads. I hate pop-up ads. So much hate. You will not see pop-up ads when you land on my website. This week, I found out about Bankrate Calculators. Bankrate has a set of simple...
Twelve Latin Grammars?
I received this email. Salve, Dwane! My children enjoy your videos for Visual Latin and Word Up! I'm having my daughter read 'Via' and she came across the recommendation to read a Latin Grammar every month. I'm guessing that a Latin Grammar is a Latin...
Tip of the Week #335: Create multiple emails with Gmail.
It turns out, gmail ignores periods in your email address. So, if your email is thebestcustomer@gmail.com, you can also use: t.h.e.b.e.s.t.customer@gmail.com the.bestcustomer@gmail.com t.h.e.b.e.s.t.c.u.s.t.o.m.e.r@gmail.com And they’ll all go straight to the...
LEGO Tip of the Week #19: Show Off Your Sets!
LEGO builds some pretty awesome sets. We all know that. Building is fun. Displaying is fun, too. But, LEGO does not always include stands with their sets. At Bricks and Minifigs Vestavia Hills, we sell some pretty cool stands. The stands, made by a...
Do You Provide Tests and Grades in the Online Classes?
Yes. There are online automated tests that you can take on my site. When you take a test, this site will instantly give you a grade. This site will also track your cumulative grade. Your progress show shows up in the progress bar in the middle of the page. ...
Tip of the Week #334: How to Instantly stop a Shaving Cut
Cut yourself shaving? My dad taught me this trick years ago: Keep a Styptic Pencil in your bathroom or travel bag. The next time you nick yourself shaving, simply wet the tip and apply it directly to the cut. It’ll instantly seal the wound, stop the bleeding, and...
LEGO Tip of the Week #18: No Manual? No Problem
Lost your LEGO set instructions? No worries! You can download thousands of official LEGO instructions for free at LEGO.com! Whether you bought a set used, found a few mystery pieces in a bulk bin, or just want to rebuild a favorite — the digital instructions...
How to Update or Cancel your Subscription
Warning! If you cancel your subscription, my site will delete your information. All grades and all progress will be deleted. If you decide to return later, you will need to start a new subscription. Keep this in mind. Most of my students stick around for three...
Why am I Being Charged During the Summer?
When you join, my site will charge you $25 per month. Naturally, this means you will be charged during June, July, and August. I do not always teach live classes during those months (though I often do). During the summer months, you will still have access to...
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