by Dwane | May 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
So, it turns out Henle Latin isn’t traditional at all. It’s modern. Suspected that. Couldn’t really put it into words. This week, I received this email: This is not a class question. I just ran across this article and it supports most of what you...
by Dwane | May 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Some of you may find this interesting. Dr. Robert Plummer is offering an audit option for one of his Greek classes. Find out more right here: https://www.sbts.edu/online/audit/ I would love to teach Greek again, and I hope to someday. But, I am just not sure when it...
by Dwane | May 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
A student contacted me a few days ago. She wanted to know where the morning classes had gone. I told her that I was taking a week off to figure out if I could defeat my allergies… or, if I could just wait a week for them to go away. I also told her this: I may...
by Dwane | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Important Update on all live classes: I have postponed all live classes for a week. Seasonal allergies will not leave me alone. We will try again on Monday, May 11.
by Dwane | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
I received this very common question: I need help deciding where my daughter needs to be in Latin. She has been in Henle Latin since Challenge A. She is now in challenge 1 and has done Henle for 3 years. But she still is struggling. She enjoys learning Latin but I...
by Dwane | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
I received this email: Hi, we love Word Up! My daughter said she had seen a Word Up volume 2, but I can’t seem to find it. Please let me know where we can purchase a DVD of a sequel. Thank you!! Here is my reply: It’s coming! But, you guys have to be patient....
by Dwane | Apr 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
I am getting lots of questions about the live classes. Two things happened. Everyone went online due to Covid-19, and now my daytime classes barely work. And, my allergies took me down. The allergies happen every April/May, so I was planning to close my classes...
by Dwane | Apr 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
This week, I received a happy email: *Fan mail* I am a CC Director working through our first year of Henle, and I’ve been so grateful for your Watch Anytime options. I am *enjoying* learning Latin myself, and for all that we love/hate about Henle, I’m...
by Dwane | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Last week, I received this note from a student: I have found an app that might be of particular interest to you and the rest of your students. It is called SPQR Latin Dictionary and Reader by Paul Hudson. It includes Classical Latin works and authors such as The...
by Dwane | Apr 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Oh my word. So funny… and so true: https://babylonbee.com/news/teachers-warn-parents-arent-properly-equipped-to-indoctrinate-children Don’t forget. If you are stuck at home, and have decided to use the time to learn Latin, Visual Latin is on sale this...
by Dwane | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Well. Things sure are weird right now. But, you already knew that. I hope you all are well out there. For the moment, my family and I are okay. No one is sick. Like you, we are working hard to stay that way. I suppose if you are bored, now is a good time to...
by Jeremiah Pent | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
by Dwane | Mar 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
I received an inquiry yesterday about the Second Year Latin by Robert Henle class. This video will show you how the class works. Currently, we are working through the exercises early in the morning. We are in exercise 103 in chapter 17. On Tuesdays, we are still...
by Dwane | Mar 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
I am going to get right to the point. Because some of you need it. In his Letters to Children, C. S. Lewis says the following: “To be able to read Latin easily (i.e. without having to translate it mentally as you go along) is an enormous advantage later on....
by Dwane | Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
This note made me happy today. My son just came out of his room and told me how much fun he was having doing his Latin translations. He’s not what I would consider a language-gifted kid. But your Visual Latin has made it easy for him. Thank you!Tina If you are not...
by Dwane | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
I haven’t blogged in the longest time. There are lots of reasons. I am not going to get into them. I will say that Henle Latin is one of the big reasons. I teach it because I know it helps so many of my students. But, I am not a big fan. It drains me...
by Dwane | Feb 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Guys, I know I haven’t posted here in forever. Just trying to get in touch with all of my students. Just tried to teach my first class of the morning and my voice didn’t make it. Not my month, as it turns out. It’s been a rough one. I am...
by Dwane | Jan 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States legalized abortion. Matt Drudge summed up the attitude of America quite well: “There will be over 3,500 killed in USA today from abortion. No flags lowered, no presidents crying. No media hyperventilating....
by Dwane | Jan 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Well… Happy New Year, everyone! I know I haven’t posted at all in 2020. I haven’t because… reasons. How do I put this? I just didn’t start the new year with the motivation I usually have at the beginning of the year. Okay. To the...
by Dwane | Dec 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
I have subscribed to Robert Kiyosaki’s email list for years. I am a big fan of the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad. In fact, there is a standing offer in my house. If my kids read the book and talk to me about it, I will give them $100. This morning, while catching up...
by Dwane | Dec 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’ve been quiet on my blog for a bit. Christmas break and all that, you know? I hope you all had a Merry Christmas! And, now this post will take an updatey turn. Updatey is a real word, by the way. I just made it up, used it twice, and published it on the...
by Dwane | Dec 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
I watched this some time ago, and to be honest, I am reposting it here for myself. I use my blog as a storage facility. Whenever I run across something that fascinates me, I often store it here. You are always welcome to rummage around in my “storage...
by Dwane | Dec 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sooo… This is incredible. Author Tim Ferriss posted this today on his Twitter feed. This skater is…. blind. This is incredible. Time to take another vacation from my excuses… https://t.co/69PArvnFBg — Tim Ferriss (@tferriss) December 2,...
by Dwane | Dec 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Dwane | Dec 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
I tried to teach several classes this morning, but to no avail. I am going to attempt the Lingua Latina classes that start in a half hour, or so… but, no guarantees. I came out to the mountains of East Tennessee for a few days… and, just haven’t had...
