My crazy kid.

by | Nov 8, 2018 | Uncategorized

After I sent the last “Tip of the Week”, I received this note: Thank you for sharing this Mr. Thomas…. GOD knew I needed this today.  Hope all is well with you and your family, especially your son! We still have him in our Prayers here in Colorado....

I voted again today.

by | Nov 7, 2018 | Uncategorized

I voted again today. I voted with my children and with my family.  I kept them out of the arms of the government.     Not sure what I am referencing when I say “I voted”? Read this: https://dwanethomas.com/i-vote-every-single-day/...

I vote. Every single day.

by | Nov 6, 2018 | Uncategorized

I skipped the voting lines today.  I had better things to do. But, I voted the day before.  And I voted the day before that. And, I will vote tomorrow.  And, the day after tomorrow. I voted with my children.  I kept them out of the government schools today.   I will...

My Most Popular Tip Of The Week Ever

by | Nov 3, 2018 | Uncategorized

This morning, while cleaning out some old files, I came across the most popular “Tip of the Week” I have ever sent. Since I wrote this nearly two years ago, many new subscribers have not seen this.  I thought I would share it again....

Letter of the month. :-)

by | Nov 3, 2018 | Uncategorized

Last week, I responded on my blog to some complaints about my classes: https://dwanethomas.com/some-complaints-about-my-classes-and-my-reply/ I received this reply from one of my students: “I saw your post about complaints. First of all, any complaints you have...

Going downhill quickly.

by | Nov 1, 2018 | Uncategorized

Guys, I am going to cancel all of my morning classes tomorrow (Friday, November 2, 2018). I abruptly canceled three this morning because I was having vision problems.  What I failed to mention was that I was also not feeling well.  I had hoped the sensation would...

Some complaints about my classes… and my reply.

by | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorized

Last summer, I received some complaints about my online classes. There were basically three: I complained about Henle Latin. I skipped some of the small grammatical points in the book. My classes are too long. The author of the email wanted to know if the complaints...

A student asks, “Should I abandon Henle Latin 2?”

by | Oct 27, 2018 | Uncategorized

I received this question: Hi, Mr. Thomas! I’ve been taking your Henle II class. (The previously recorded ones, I have not been able to attend your live classes because of schedule conflicts.) I started my study of Latin my freshmen year of high school purely out...

How to understand deponent verbs.

by | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized

I received this question: Hi Dwane! Hope you are well. Getting along well with Lingua Latina at the moment. I have two questions: 1. How do you say the word “must” in Latin? (i.e. I must go to school, he must change his clothes.) 2. What is a deponent...

Some changes…

by | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized

I have adjusted the early morning class schedule. I have moved “Word Up: Live!” (which is really just an etymological hangout) back 30 minutes.  That “class” will now meet at 5:30 am (central time zone) instead of 5 am. I have also moved the...

My top five resources for learning Italian

by | Oct 22, 2018 | Uncategorized

For lots of reasons, I am moving the “Tip of the Week” to Monday mornings.  Saturdays are just too unpredictable for me. If you think this is a terrible idea, just reply to this email.  I would like your feedback. But, I would also like to be consistent. ...

by | Oct 20, 2018 | Uncategorized

I received this question: Would you please provide your input as far as having my children take the NLE this year? They are currently in your Henle Latin 1 class and although they cannot always attend your live sessions…they have been keeping pace right with the...

Should I leave French for Latin?

by | Oct 19, 2018 | Uncategorized

I received this question: Good evening!  I heard about your classes through a friend who’s daughter is using your recorded classes.  I have a daughter who is a sophomore and struggling through an online French year 2 class.  My husband and I cannot help her b/c...

The invention of the Greek circumflex.

by | Oct 18, 2018 | Uncategorized

This is more for me than for anyone else. I find the accent marks in Greek and Latin frustrating. I have been studying both languages for over 20 years.  The accent marks in both languages have helped me exactly not at all.  But, they have been a great hindrance and a...

Q and A

by | Oct 18, 2018 | Uncategorized

Here is the Q and A from yesterday: https://vimeo.com/295663378   Here is the link for the next one: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/316911531104256513   Here are some links we talked about during the webinar: Reading the Bible in...

Free Q and A webinar.

by | Oct 17, 2018 | Uncategorized

Guys, I am experimenting with a Q and A time.  This is for any Latin class, including Visual Latin. The webinar is free to join.  Simply click here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/316911531104256513  

The Grammar Method Or The Natural Method?

by | Oct 15, 2018 | Uncategorized

I didn’t have this ready Saturday, so I am showing up in your email on Monday. It’s October.  By now, quite a few of you are struggling with Latin.  Especially Henle Latin.  I know.  I get the emails. Just so you know, I take students through Henle Latin...

A rare, last minute cancellation…

by | Oct 9, 2018 | Uncategorized

My wife is out of town, and tomorrow morning, I am taking my girls to cross-country practice. I am sorry to say that I will have to cancel the following classes: Word Up: Live The Book of the Month Italian 2 New Testament Greek First Year Latin by Robert Henle Third...

How To Cure Writer’s Block.

by | Oct 6, 2018 | Uncategorized

I didn’t send a “tip of the week” last Saturday.  Nor, did I send one the Saturday before that. Honestly, I just couldn’t think of anything to say.  So, I said nothing. I really try to come up with something useful for you guys every week....

How to pronounce Latin.

by | Oct 4, 2018 | Uncategorized

I apologize for the delay. Finally catching up this evening… Pronunciation is a tricky thing in Latin.  This is simply because no one knows for sure how it sounded.  The Romans left us no audio recordings.  They had plenty of time.  Their civilization lasted over...

Let’s settle this.

by | Oct 3, 2018 | Uncategorized

I received this note: some people say visual latin is sufficient for high school credit and others say it is not, and I am not very smart in this area as I took French many many many years ago. So, I feel pressured to do something in addition to visual latin to make...