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I try to respond to all questions within 24 hours, unless you contact me on a Sunday. I do not work on Sundays.
Incidentally, I may have already answered your question in the Frequently Asked Questions below.
How do I Update My Credit Card Information?
How do I Update or Cancel My Subscription?
Why am I Being Charged During the Summer?
How do I add sub-accounts for each of my children?
Do you provide grades in the Online Classes?
As a Student, Can I just Watch the Previous Classes?
Should I Read Henle Latin or Lingua Latina?
Latest Blog Posts
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...
Where Can I Find My Grade?
There are tests available on my site for most courses, and I am constantly adding more. When you take a test on my site, it will automatically provide you with a grade for your work. Go to this page: https://dwanethomas.com/previous-classes-4/. When you land on...
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...
When Do Classes Begin?
On this site, classes always start after Labor Day (early September). Classes usually end in mid to late May. The current schedule is here: https://dwanethomas.com/schedule/. As always, all subscriptions are FAMILY subscriptions. EVERYONE in the family is welcome...
What Breaks do You take During the School Year?
During the Fall semester, will take one week off for Fall Break, one week off for Thanksgiving and two weeks off for Christmas. During the Spring semester, we will take one week off for Spring Break. I’ve taught the series for years, guiding my students...
As a Student, can I just watch the previous classes?
Absolutely. Many of my students actually prefer to watch classes later. This gives them a chance to move at their own speed. Several students have even joined classes late and then, watching at their own pace, have caught up with and joined more advanced classes. ...
Tip of the Week #333: Henle Latin is Back
After several years, I'm bringing Henle Latin back to the site! This Fall, we will work our way through First Year Latin by Robert Henle. Starting in September, we’ll meet Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:30 AM Central Time Zone. If you can't make it to...
LEGO Tip of the Week: Take Vulcan on Vacation
We meet so many of you driving through Birmingham on your way home from the beach. Here’s something fun for your next trip: Did you know Vulcan is the official symbol of Birmingham? He’s the Roman god of the forge—and the world’s largest cast iron statue! At Bricks...
LEGO Tip of the Week: 🛠️ Miss a LEGO Tip? Catch Up Here
I’ve been collecting all the LEGO Tips of the Week in one place! Since our official website (https://bricksandminifigs.com/vestaviahills-al/) doesn’t allow a blog, I’m keeping a growing archive of tips here instead: 👉 https://dwanethomas.com/lego/ Whether you're a...
Tip of the Week #332: What the French Revolution Taught me About Politics
What the French Revolution Taught Me About Politics In French class, we just finished reading about the French Revolution and the rise and fall of Napoleon. It struck me, while reading these stories, that people spent much of their time grasping for power—only to end...
Tip of the Week # 331: Want to Level Up in a Language? Try Comic Books!
📘 Want to Level Up in a Language? Try Comic Books! I loved reading comic books as a kid. Then I grew up and stopped reading comics. Now I’m reading them again—this time in French, Spanish, and German. Comic books are a great way to enjoy language learning. You get...
LEGO Tip of the Week #15: Easy Way to Clean Your Bricks
Over time, LEGO bricks can get dusty, sticky, or grimy—especially if little hands or pets are involved. Here’s a simple way to clean them without damaging your collection: The Soak & Swish Method 1. Fill a large bowl or tub with warm water and a few drops of mild...
