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I received this question: I wasn't sure where to ask this question, but I am intrigued to hear what you would have to say is the "take away" from your most recent blog post on "Still Can't Read Latin after Years of Study?"  Is this the case only for using the Henle...

A student sent this to me at the end of the school year.  Made me very happy. "Thank you Dwane for a wonderful year of Orberg Latin! A first for me. Even though there were a couple of days I had to miss, the online access will be of great help to rewatch.  As well the...

I received this question: I read you suggestion to listen to 10 minutes of Latin a day. Suggestions on where to get some audio? Here is my reply: When it comes to Latin pronunciation, scholars will talk your ears off.  And, they will get pretty frustrated when you get...

No reason for you guys to log in this morning just to listen to me cough.  Will try again tomorrow.  I apologize, my friends.

I have dedicated my life to the study of languages.  I will die before I finish, of that I am certain. The reason is simple.  There is too much to learn.  No one person can grasp it all. Last week, a student in the daily etymology class tipped me off to a language...

Just finished teaching the early morning etymology class.  Cancelled the rest of this morning's classes.  Thought I could teach sick, but can't.   The first class didn't go so well.  Back tomorrow.  I am sorry, guys.  Some sickness is running through everyone in my...

I received this question: Do we still have access to the website to go back and work on chapters? We have enjoyed the class and will look forward to doing it again next year.   Here is my reply: Yep. There are quite a few things about my site people find hard to...

I have followed Robert Kiyosaki for years.  I have read his book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad many times.  And, I have played his game, Cashflow, more times than I can count. Like most people, I grew up with a negative view of the rich.  It was a story by Robert Kiyosaki that...

I received this question: I would like your advice. My son will be homeschooling for the first time next year. He has had one year of some type of Latin grammar then he’s taken Jenney’s First Year Latin and just finished Wheelock’s. If grades are any indication, he’s...

The end of the school year is a terribly busy time of the year for me. I am guessing it is for you as well. I have received many questions via email during the last week.  I am using today to catch up.  You should be hearing from me soon. Whenever I get overwhelmed, I...