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Several students have asked about the upcoming Christmas break.  So, here's the breakdown: There will be no classes during the Christmas/New Year season.   December 21, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Classes will resume in the new year on January 4, 2021. There is one...

I'm not sure the world could get any more confusing. I'm sure it could.  And, maybe it will.  I'm just not personally sure it could get any more confusing. I feel bad for kids these days.  How are they supposed to make sense of it all? To fight back some of the noise,...

I received this question: My daughters are around lesson 42 of VL2. The complexity of the C lessons are getting challenging. I wanted your opinion in allowing them to use your comprehensive vocabulary list as they work through the C lessons (or a latin dictionary). Or...

Actually.... this explains a lot.   https://youtu.be/ESvlchv0zGY

It's been a while since I have posted on my site. About ten days ago, the most important page on my site took a direct hit.  I can no longer create, or edit tests.  When you are in education, that's pretty important.  Even if you think the modern grading system is...

Yesterday, I announced that I would soon be teaching a Roman mythology class. Actually, we will be reading through four myths using the book, Fabulae Faciles. That class starts as soon as we finish Second Year Latin by Robert Henle... hopefully before Christmas. From...

Years ago, I started teaching the Henle Latin series on my site.  Not necessarily because I was a big fan of the series.  I did it to help those who were pushing through... and, just felt they needed help. In the next four weeks, or so, an intrepid few students and I...

"If myth is a view of reality invented exclusively by the human mind, then, by definition, atheism is a myth.  During the twentieth century this myth caused havoc in Eastern Europe.  Now it has the West by its throat." - Vishal Mangalwadi, From the prologue of The...

I received this question: We are in CC and Henle is wonky. Of course. We're making it work(ish) and want to continue with CC well, but do so wisely.Might there be a way to jump in with Lingua Latina lessons and still be on schedule with her CC Challenge class? She's...

I am constantly toying with the idea of learning to play the piano.  I really want to learn. My problem?  Lack of time. At least, that's what I tell myself. Anyway, this week I came across a site I am going to use when I decide to pick it up again.  In the meantime,...

These days, most of my language efforts are going into Spanish and French. The producer of Visual Latin, Compass Classroom really wants me to start filming a Spanish series next summer. In light of that, I am pouring gasoline on my efforts to master Spanish. Here is...

I sent this to my wife and kids today.  It's a really good reminder not to put too much faith in politics.  Considering it is election day here in the USA, this is a good article to read.  ...

It's been a while since I have posted on my site.  Because... reasons. So, I am trying to get back to posting on a more regular schedule. This is a quick update for those in the Second Year Latin by Robert Henle class. We have been working our way through the...

This note from a student just made me happy. "I am 75 years old and I enjoy your classes and learning.  I had four years of Latin in high school, but remember very little.  When time permits I go to your site and relearn what I forgot.  Your forever membership is well...