by Dwane | Apr 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: Hello, Dwane. I have recently started homeschooling my 3 kids. We are doing a mix of Essentials and Challenge B Classical Conversations curriculum in order to close some gaps before we advance. We have started Henle Latin 1 but, after 5 ...
by Dwane | Apr 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Dwane | Apr 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dorothy Sayers passed some wisdom on to Latin educators years ago. She had a simple plan. Why not read the easier books in Latin, like the New Testament, before moving on to the tremendously difficult authors of the Augustan age? Fat chance. They ignored her then,...
by Dwane | Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s official. I am going to teach Spanish and French next year. Honestly, I think I am just rebelling against Henle Latin. So, so, so tired of that series. Needed something to excite me. So, Spanish and French it is. I have studied Spanish extensively, and...
by Dwane | Apr 24, 2019 | Latin, Online Classes, Visual Latin
Most of my students stay with me for three years. Students will typically take Latin 1, 2 and 3 before moving on. At $25 a month, that’s $300 a year. Remember, That’s access to every class I teach for $300. That’s $300 for the entire family. This...
by Dwane | Apr 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: Do you have the class schedule for Latin in the fall? Also, does how much of your Lingua Latina 1 class equate to Henle 1? We are in Classical Conversations and my daughter really struggles remembering the vocabulary and doing the charts. ...
by Dwane | Apr 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Tried to figure out a way to retire next year. Couldn’t do it. Sooo…. I will be back. Here is what I will be teaching next year. This is very likely going to happen… but, as always, the schedule is subject to change. Having said that, I try very,...
by Dwane | Apr 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last Monday, on April 15th, I went to the post office to mail send my taxes off to the U.S. Government. I am sure they will spend the money well. In front of me, a man about my age was doing the same. He handed an envelope to the woman behind the desk. Then he said...
by Dwane | Apr 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: Hi Dwane! My son is currently taking VL and is on lesson 42. He will be finishing it up over the summer. Will you be doing live classes in the fall using Lingua Latin? I’ve been looking at your website and see the 2018-2019 schedule,...
by Dwane | Apr 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
There are only a handful of people hanging out with me in the mornings these days. That’s okay. This happens every year. Many of my students stop showing up after spring break. This morning, I let the handful of students down. I slept right through my own...
by Dwane | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: Hello, Mr. Thomas! So I had another question concerning endings…I know you’ve mentioned that the endings are incredibly important to understanding Latin, and that one of the best ways to learn them is to read, but (and...
by Dwane | Apr 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
The mother of a student contacted me with this question: Hi, I just gave my son quiz 10 and he chose option a – multi herbi, but the answer key shows the correct answer to be c – multae herbae. He doesn’t understand why it would be in the...
by Dwane | Apr 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s Friday, April 12, 2019. All morning classes are cancelled again. Yesterday, WordPress decided to update to a new editing format. Immediately, I couldn’t upload videos. I upload 30 to 35 videos a week. I have been doing this for years. I know what I...
by Dwane | Apr 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Guys, Classes are cancelled for today. My site updated last night, and now I’ve got problems. Working on this right now… I apologize. Dwane
by Dwane | Apr 10, 2019 | Education, Latin
I received this question: Hi. I have a quick question for you. My son and I are stumped on Henle’s explanation of intransitive verbs. In Henle grammar 739 it says that intransitive verbs take a sole object in the dative. The example sentence is “The wind...
by Dwane | Apr 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Visual Latin is a professionally filmed series. I do not personally sell it. It is available here from Compass Classroom. Once they have completed Visual Latin many of my students want to further their Latin studies. That’s where this site comes in. Every...
by Dwane | Apr 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Good morning, everyone! Having some issues with my morning classes. Working on it. Many of you were unable to get into the daily vocabulary class Saturday, and then again this morning. We will try again tomorrow. If you need the link to the live class… here...
by Dwane | Apr 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: I love your curriculum. I am currently on Lesson 25 of Visual Latin. The classes are in -depth, but engaging, and I have learned Latin very well thanks to the format (videos, worksheets, and reading). There were even some things about English...
by Dwane | Apr 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
I just wanted to drop you a note….I had to cancel our subscription through your site today and am very sad to do so. Both of my girls have had to change their curriculum needs a bit due to adding more science classes, test prep, and other school situations. I...
by Dwane | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
I received this question: We are currently taking Visual Latin I, and we are on chapter 17. We may be interested in taking the Lingua Latina class, but would prefer to only do the recorded sessions. I don’t think my children are mature enough for that yet, but...
by Dwane | Apr 3, 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 | Mar 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
For the next six weeks, or so, Third Year Latin by Robert Henle is back. When interested dwindled to one (another teacher), I paused the class. But, this week, I heard from a student who was unable to attend the live classes. He had been watching class later. Still...
by Dwane | Mar 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
As I suspected… internet troubles. First of all, we WILL be meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, March 19, 2019) and Wednesday (Tuesday, March 19, 2019) for the regular Henle Latin and Lingua Latina classes. However, the numerous early morning classes I teach are going to...
by Dwane | Mar 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be ‘meetings.’ – Dave Barry
by Dwane | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
“We love and greatly appreciate your site! Thank you for the all the effort you clearly put into it!! We use your previous Lingua Latina class videos to clear up unclear concepts. The Lingua Latina book is great but your lessons make for a much fuller...
