by Dwane | Mar 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
I received this question: My daughter is having trouble with accents marks. Since these are used to determine the pronunciation of a letter/word, where do you suggest she review? Would a random YouTube video of Latin alphabet pronunciations suffice or is there...
by Dwane | Mar 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
I read this article every year. I read it because I need to be reminded. I read it because it’s brilliant. ================================================================================================== Picture this. You’re driving down the highway with...
by Dwane | Mar 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Dwane, your site offers SOOO much. It’s not that I’m not THRILLED with your prices and costs — everything you offer to members – for the price is truly— well…. I just wanted to say that I would GLADLY pay more for the family membership!” –...
by Dwane | Mar 29, 2018 | Education
While doing some research for a recent rant, I came across the following article by John Taylor Gotto. ================================================= Against School by John Taylor Gatto I TAUGHT FOR thirty years in some of the worst schools in Manhattan, and in...
by Dwane | Mar 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Last night I interviewed Mike Thomas again. Mike has written a book on dyslexia (available here: https://amzn.to/2IYpWrB). He also runs the site Dealing With Dyslexia at http://dealingwithdyslexia.com/. Here is our interview from last...
by Dwane | Mar 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Just a reminder. Back again with a live interview and Q&A Tonight. At 7 pm (CTZ), I will be conducting another interview with Mike Thomas, dyslexia expert, from the site: dealingwithdyslexia.com His book is available right here: https://amzn.to/2Gf539X At 8 pm...
by Dwane | Mar 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
I received this question: Would my daughter be equipped to take Lingua Latina 2 if she finishes through Henle 1 lesson 26? Here’s my reply: Unfortunately, it isn’t likely. Here is why. First Year Latin by Robert Henle teaches students 497 words, and most of...
by Dwane | Mar 23, 2018 | Education, Latin
Some time soon, my students and I will finish reading First Year Latin by Robert Henle. I read this book every year. First things first. Praise where praise is due. First Year Latin by Robert Henle will take you to a New Testament reading level. Sort of. More on...
by Dwane | Mar 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Latin Library is a remarkable source of free Latin help. Start here: http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/101/ By clicking on the links you will find lots of helpful downloads. For example, this week a student sent this helpful link to third conjugation -io...
by Dwane | Mar 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Questions about Visual Latin? Online Latin? Or, just Latin? Live Q&A/orientation class this Monday night. Also… At 7 pm (CTZ), I will be conducting another interview with an expert on dyslexia. At 8 pm (CTZ), I will start the live Q&A. No charge....
by Dwane | Mar 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
July and August are just too hot in Tennessee. I am going to try to stay inside. Ergo… I am planning to teach several summer classes. Here is what I am thinking at the moment. A crash course English grammar (English grammar helps with Latin grammar, and vice...
by Dwane | Mar 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Last night, I interviewed Mike Thomas, from the website dealingwithdyslexia.com. I really enjoyed this interview. This is a subject I knew little about. This interview helped broaden my own understanding of the subject. The full interview is here: Feel free...
by Dwane | Mar 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Live Q&A starting in a few minutes. At 7 pm central time zone, I will be interviewing an expert in dyslexia. At 8 pm central, the live Q&A/Orientation will begin. The first hour will be recorded. Register...
by Dwane | Mar 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Questions about Visual Latin? Online Latin? Or, just Latin? Live Q&A/orientation class tonight. Also… At 7pm (CTZ), I will be interviewing an expert on dyslexia. At 8pm (CTZ), I will start the live Q&A. No charge. Register here (or by clicking Q and A...
by Dwane | Mar 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
I received this question: I was wondering. Is there any — Well written out some way If one spends 2 weeks on each chapter— Well— perhaps (and maybe you do somewhere??) but list out a good schedule that could be followed for those two weeks?? Here is my...
by Dwane | Mar 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
I received this question: My daughter is in your Henle 3 Latin class. Do you provide any grade for the class? Thanks for the info. Here is my reply: Unfortunately, no. As this has been the first year I’ve ever taught Third Year Latin by Robert Henle, I am...
by Dwane | Mar 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Thinking of adding a new class to my site. National Latin Exam. This class would meet each morning (except weekends) to practice old exams. We would meet at 5:45 am central time zone (because I only have time in the mornings). We would meet for about 45 minutes or...
by Dwane | Mar 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
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 is not a per...
by Dwane | Mar 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
I’ve brought the early morning etymology class back. Anyone is welcome to join for free. Just one catch. You’ve got to get up early. Here’s the link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5072626970748798466
by Dwane | Mar 13, 2018 | Latin
A friend of mine forwarded this email to me. This is pretty amazing. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ For better or worse, there are so, so, so many ways we are still living in the shadow of Rome. The...
by Dwane | Mar 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
I received this question: Hi, I am working through Visual Latin. We love the program. We are on Lesson 10. I’m confused on the Reading and Translation. We learned that Predicate Adjectives have to match with the subject nouns that they are describing. This...
by Dwane | Mar 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Quick tip this week. First, some background. I love pizza. I have not figured out how to provide for my family as a pizza blogger. I would if I could. (It’s true, Latin. I would leave you for pizza. I am sorry. Gosh… it feels good to admit that...
by Dwane | Mar 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sequence of tenses in Latin is a bewildering concept. Here, I attempted to explain it clearly (Sorry about the poor...
by Dwane | Mar 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
I received this question: Hi Dwane. I am a student in your First Year Latin by Robert Henle. When I started the year I was more than overwhelmed, but I have really liked your class and teaching style. This year I am for the most part understanding the class and...
by Dwane | Mar 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
I read this article once every few months. It reminds me why I will never allow my children to enroll in a government school. ================================================================================================== Picture this. You’re driving down the...