by Dwane | Jan 26, 2021 | Errata
I received this question: Hey Mr. Dwane, my teen boys think you’re a great teacher! We are in Quiz 21 from Latin 1. My son wants to know why he missed number 29 for assuming “this” was neuter. His brother assumed it was masculine and got it right. When we don’t know,...
by Dwane | Jan 26, 2021 | Motivation, The Future
College, for me, was a waste of time. I naively did what I was told. I did what every high school graduate was supposed to do. I went to college. It was a four-year delay of game. At least that’s all it was. I have friends and family who are now strapped...
by Dwane | Jan 25, 2021 | Education
I found this short article very encouraging. I don’t know how it is where you live, but in the South… it’s all school, school, school. Where did you go to school? Where are you going to go to school? Where are you going to go to college? Where...
by Dwane | Jan 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make ever day are of such infinite importance. The smallest good act today is the capture of a strategic point from which, a few months later, you may be able to go on to...
by Dwane | Dec 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
I am extending the holiday break just a bit, everyone. Spanish and Third Year Latin by Robert Henle classes will resume on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. French and Exercitia Latina classes will resume on Thursday, January 14, 2021 Second Year Latin by Robert Henle...
by Dwane | Dec 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Since you ask me what I wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. I don’t make merry myself at Christmas and I can’t afford to make idle people merry. I help to support the establishments I have mentioned: they cost enough: and those who are badly off must go...
by Dwane | Dec 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
The sun need not set on the West. Europe and America can be revived again. Light can again shine on nations that have been confused and misled by Western universities and media. -The Book that Made Your World by Vishal Mangalwadi, Prologue, page XXI
by Dwane | Dec 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
About a month ago, the most important page on this site went down. For too long. Everything is fixed now, but now and then I discover a few holdout problems. Yesterday, a subscriber asked how to find tests and grades. The link she had was sending her to the wrong...
by Dwane | Dec 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you join a live class? Do you watch class later? What if you are joining in the middle of the year? What do you do? This video may help:...
by Dwane | Dec 11, 2020 | Errata
I received this question: Just a quick question: The answer key for Visual Latin 1, Quiz 23, Question 26 gives the correct answer as C) quod. 26. The animals that you see running are horses. We thought the answer ought to be quae. If it is not a typographical error,...
by Dwane | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dwane | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dwane | Dec 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dwane | Nov 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Actually…. this explains a lot....
by Dwane | Nov 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dwane | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
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....
by Dwane | Nov 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dwane | Nov 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
“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...
by Dwane | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
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?...
by Dwane | Nov 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dwane | Nov 5, 2020 | Visual Latin
by Dwane | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dwane | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
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. Don’t forget to vote for...
by Dwane | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dwane | Oct 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
