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...
by Dwane | Oct 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Over the weekend, a number of you noticed the most important page on my site, “watch anytime” was gone. Since I don’t work on Sundays, I didn’t notice until Monday morning. I didn’t start to panic until Monday evening. Heh. Turns out,...
by Dwane | Oct 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Title: The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Live Education Author: Grace Llewellyn Publisher: Published in 1997 by Element Books Limited Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36HXuso (This is an affiliate link) Date Started: Sometime in...
by Dwane | Oct 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every now and then I get a question about Visual Latin Replacement DVD’s. Usually, I send people over to Compass Classroom. But, here, in this post, I am finally going to provide the link. Sometimes it takes me a while to spot the very obvious solution. So, if...
by Dwane | Oct 7, 2020 | Education, Tip of the Week
According to author Tony Buzan, “Learning how to learn is life’s most important skill.” Oh, I don’t know. I think learning to duck is life’s most important skill. Helps you avoid stray gunfire. Still, I understand what Mr. Buzan means....
by Dwane | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
For those of you in the online classes, I will not be teaching Friday and Saturday of this week. That’s Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10. Also, I just discovered this morning that I made a mistake scheduling the Second Year Latin by Robert Henle, and Third...
by Dwane | Oct 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today, I finished listening to The Adventure of English by Melvin Bragg. Though I may add to this post later, here are my initial thoughts on the book. Why I read this book: The history of the English language is one of my favorite topics. What I liked:...
by Dwane | Oct 1, 2020 | Education, Latin
I received this question: We are using Visual Latin and really enjoying it. Do you have a Latin/English dictionary that you recommend? I see several on Amazon and was wondering if you prefer one. Thank you for your time. Here is my reply: As for...
by Dwane | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Last week, I received an email from a woman named Jill. When I tried to respond, the email bounced back. So, I suppose this could be a scam email. If so, it is the most encouraging scam email I have yet received. I am re-printing her email here for two reasons....
by Dwane | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Good morning! It’s really easy to access audio books these days. I don’t want to do the whole “when I was a kid” thing… but, here goes. When I was a kid audiobooks were only available in cassette form. I remember listening to The Hunchback of Notre Dame in...
by Dwane | Sep 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
A few days ago, I posted my view about the future of our world. I believe it is, overall, getting better. There are fewer wars. Less crime. More freedom. And, even the diseases we fear most have a recovery rate of 99.5%. (The CDC has basically admitted that...
by Dwane | Sep 22, 2020 | Education, Motivation, The Future
I received an interesting question from one of my students. I was at youth group tonight (mine meets on Monday nights) and I was thinking about something that you had said in the Harry Potter class. At least I think it was in the Harry Potter class. Maybe it was...
by Dwane | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
I received this question: Hi! We are LOVING Visual Latin 1. However, we are considering homeschooling our almost-10-year-old son as well and I am curious: what Latin program would you recommend using before Visual Latin 1? Thanks so much! Here is my reply: Happy to...
by Dwane | Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
About a week ago, a reader sent me a link to an old Spanish language learning series. Destinos, filmed in the 1980’s, is a Spanish language course aimed at intermediate Spanish students. Fortunately, the series is available online completely free. Unfortunately,...
by Dwane | Sep 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
I received this question: Hi, Dwayne, I have a question about your lifetime subscription offer. After we finish paying the 3 years, do we keep access to EVERYTHING on your site? Or is everything just for the 3 years, and after that we only have your Latin content?...
by Dwane | Sep 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Guys, I messed up. I forgot that I will not be able to teach French and Exercitia Latina (the exercise book for Lingua Latina) on Wednesday mornings. I am teaching a class in Nashville on Wednesdays and I have to leave home right after the morning Spanish class. We...
by Dwane | Sep 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Classes start back in the morning. Pretty early. Here’s the schedule. Second Year Latin by Robert Henle • 6:00-6:25 am CST Mondays – Saturdays Third Year Latin by Robert Henle • 6:30-6:55 am CST Mondays – Saturdays Spanish • 7:00-7:25 am CST Mondays...
