by Dwane | Sep 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
This week, I received this note: Thank you for teaching Latin the way you do. Latin went from a “want to beat our heads on the table” subject to something that is maybe enjoyable! Laughter and Latin weren’t ever mixed before. – Sara I record every class I teach,...
by Dwane | Sep 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
All classes started this week. I know you guys have lots of questions. I know because my email inbox is full. I will be working today and tomorrow to catch up on all questions. Dwane
by Dwane | Sep 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: My son is taking the tests for Henle 1 (watch anytime) and he was wondering if students are allowed to use your Latin charts during the test or if they’re meant to be taken strictly from memory? Here is my reply: I have a different approach...
by Dwane | Aug 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
“We finally made the switch to Visual Latin after struggling through Henle for two years. My only regret is that we didn’t switch sooner. My kids 14,13 and 11 are LOVING it! They can finally understand what they are doing and my 11 year old is already...
by Dwane | Aug 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
I get this question often. Which Latin accent is correct? I have no idea. This is the accent I imitate: https://live.bible.is/bible/LATNV1/MAT/1?audio_type=audio_drama I tell you what. When you can tell me which English accent is correct, I will tell you which Latin...
by Dwane | Aug 28, 2019 | Education, Motivation, The Future, Travel, Van on the Run, Visual Latin
A few months ago, my daughter and I were in Ireland. She and I were there exploring for several weeks. Here for work, and for play. Long story short, she has a friend over here who invited her to come for a few weeks. I go to Europe every chance I get. Born and...
by Dwane | Aug 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: My son has a class at 11:00 sharp on Tuesdays as well at a local homeschooling families house. He has to bike there so he would need to depart here no later than 10:30…thus having to leave the Tuesday class early. Is that ok? I know he can...
by Dwane | Aug 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: How can I see my student’s grades for quizzes etc taken in your anytime classes? Here is my reply: Sometimes a video explanation is so much better than a written explanation....
by Dwane | Aug 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: My son is transferring schools this academic year (’18-’19) and his new school does not offer Latin. He used Lingua Latina for Latin I during his freshman year at his old school and I have been searching online for a suitable...
by Dwane | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: For Spanish, will the class have a native speaker to listen to or is this mainly textbook teaching? Here is my reply: Textbook. We will be reading through this book: https://archive.org/details/pocopocoelementa00hallrich/page/n4 I will be...
by Dwane | Aug 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this email. Made my day. “We tried online high school classes for one year, and it was a miserable failure, and our sons now have an immediate aversion for any type of online class that requires videos. When I checked in with our son after...
by Dwane | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Guys, I am sorry. The webinar software I use simply will not work this morning. First, I couldn’t record… now, I can’t get the system to even turn on. Off to contact tech support. We will try this again tomorrow. Again, I am very sorry. Dwane...
by Dwane | Aug 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: For Spanish, will the class have a native speaker to listen to or is this mainly textbook teaching? Here is my reply: Textbook. We will be reading through this book: https://archive.org/details/pocopocoelementa00hallrich/page/n4 I will be...
by Dwane | Aug 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: I’ve subscribed to your classes for my son, who will be in Classical Conversations Challenge 1. I’m not certain which placement is appropriate based on your description. (I assume “Latin 1” is right, but don’t...
by Dwane | Aug 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: I’m a Classical Conversations parent and am excited to see that you’ll offer Henle 1 live this year. I read somewhere on your site that it will “pick up where we left off”. Will the class not start at the beginning of...
by Dwane | Aug 8, 2019 | Latin
This is going to get weird. Hang in there with me. Hopefully, it will all make sense. I have been studying Latin for 20 years. I still get the endings wrong. It’s ridiculous. Here is part of the problem… and, I think it’s a big part of the...
by Dwane | Aug 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: My son is excited to be joining you for French this year, although probably for the recorded lectures. I do have a question on whether you will be going through the exercises that are in the book? There does not appear to be a workbook like...
by Dwane | Aug 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received a series of questions. You may find them helpful. Her questions are followed by my bold answers. 1) The Henle I class will begin from the beginning in September. Yes. 2) You teach the Henle classes every morning. Correct. That is happening now. These...
by Dwane | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: My son (9th grade) will be doing Visual Latin this year. I am hearing conflicting info on whether VL meets high school requirements, some are saying it is used for college. I homeschool, so I wish to ensure that my son has the high school...
by Dwane | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: I have worked through Memoria Press’s Prima Latina, First Form Latin, and Second Form Latin with my high school age students, and we are a few lessons into Third Form. Honestly, it’s become a bit of a slog and I don’t...
by Dwane | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: If I just let my kids continue with Henle 1 (and pick up from where you all ended last year), will you continue on with Henle 2 when you finish with Henle 1? Since your Henle 2 class this year will also just pick up from where you ended, I...
by Dwane | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
I am answering A LOT of emails these days. Comes with the territory. In August, people are wondering what to do about Latin. If you are unsure about signing up, this may help. I have an entire page dedicated to testimonials. Here is what a few people are saying:...
by Dwane | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: Hi! I am intrigued by your online classes and your Visual Latin curriculum and am considering switching my CC Challenge I student to one of these. He will still attend Challenge I (and has already completed the Latin required in Challenge B,...
by Dwane | Jul 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: My son has taken Visual Latin 1 and is on lesson 49 of VL 2. He loves it! I looked @ your FAQ’s and would like to sign him up for a live Latin class. It looks like your recommendation is the Lingua Latina. Do you have any idea when you...
by Dwane | Jul 25, 2019 | Latin, Online Classes, Q&A
I received this question: How does your grading component work? Here is my reply: Ah. Grading. That tends to be a major headache no matter where you go for help. That would be one area where my site does stand out. I have spent untold hours creating tests for my...
