by Dwane | Jan 23, 2018 | Education, Motivation
From age 5 to about age 22, all I wanted to do was fly for the U.S. AirForce. That’s it. I was single-mindedly focused on that one goal. Then, I got distracted. I got married. I decided not to yank my kids from country to country every year. I made a...
by Dwane | Jan 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hey, guys! I am shutting “Word Up: Live!” down for the rest of the week. Hopefully, we will be back next week. Thanks for understanding. – Dwane
by Dwane | Jan 20, 2018 | English, Vocabulary
Ventriloquy: The act, art or practice of speaking in such a manner that the voice appears to come not from the person, but from some distant place. Ventriloquy comes from the Latin word ventriloquus which itself comes from two other Latin words. Venter means stomach...
by Dwane | Jan 19, 2018 | Visual Latin
A Visual Latin user discovered a spelling mistake in Visual Latin, lesson 10. In the answer section, question 3 should have the following answers: feminam. Here is what you will see: 3. Adam saw the woman __femininam__. (femina) Fortunately, the ending is correct. ...
by Dwane | Jan 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Pauciloquent: Using few words. Brief in speech. Taciturn. Succinct. Laconic. Breviloquent. Pauciloquent comes from the Latin words paucus which means “few” and the Latin verb loquor, meaning “I speak”. “The pauciloquent beggar received few pennies.” “The...
by Dwane | Jan 16, 2018 | English, Vocabulary
In our series, “Word Up: Live!” this morning, we looked at two English words. Here they are: Loquacious: talkative; garrulous; apt to blab and disclose secrets. Loquacious comes from the Latin verb loquor, meaning “I speak”. Here are a few example...
by Dwane | Jan 15, 2018 | Latin
I have finally started working my way through some of the English to Latin exercises in First Year Latin by Robert Henle. This is the beginning of a long project. I hope that it will be helpful to those struggling through this notoriously difficult...
by Dwane | Jan 15, 2018 | Education, English, Vocabulary
Interlocutor: a person who participates in a dialogue or takes part in a conversation; a talker, or a mediator between others. Interlocutor comes from the Latin inter, meaning “between” and the Latin verb loquor, meaning “I speak”. For example: “After our difficult...
by Dwane | Jan 13, 2018 | Motivation, Online Classes, Tip of the Week
Every Saturday, I send out a tip of the week. I also include announcements, upcoming classes, and so on. If you would like to hear from me every weekend, sign up for my weekly updates here: [yikes-mailchimp form=”1″] You subscribe to my “tip...
by Dwane | Jan 13, 2018 | Tip of the Week
You subscribe to my “tip of the week” and I appreciate that. I really do. It’s a small thing, but it means a lot to me. In person, I am generally taciturn. After twenty years in the classroom, and after twenty years of thinking on my feet, I find...
by Dwane | Jan 13, 2018 | Greek
Just found this a few days ago. If you are in my Greek class, and if you are working on pronunciation, this is a great way to practice… and learn the Greek numbers at the same time: https://www.loecsen.com/en/learn-greek/91-2-57-numbers
by Dwane | Jan 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
I foolishly allowed the registration link to die. If you like rising very early to find out where English words came from, join me here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist…/5460760071755583747 The “class” is free. (It’s not really a class. No...
by Dwane | Jan 12, 2018 | Education, English, Online Classes, Vocabulary
Good morning, everyone. Today in Word Up: Live! we looked at the word colloquy. Colloquy: a conversation, a conference; a dialogue; especially a formal conversation. Colloquy comes from the Latin word for conversation, colloquium. And, colloquium comes from the Latin...
by Dwane | Jan 11, 2018 | Greek, Online Classes
I received this question: I am a homeschool Mom looking to teach my children Greek. I found your website and see you have an amazing Latin program and we have completed Year 1 of Latina Christiana through Memoria Press. We have enjoyed it, but with Bible study we are...
by Dwane | Jan 11, 2018 | English, Vocabulary
Breviloquence: A brief, laconic, terse way of speaking. Brevity of speech. When Alexander’s father, King Philip, threatened to attack the Spartans, he said: “If I invade Laconia (homeland of the Spartans), I will raze it to the ground.” The Spartans responded...
by Dwane | Jan 10, 2018 | Kudos
Last week, I jokingly threatened to shut my site down. Or, maybe I was serious. Can’t remember. 🙂 Anyway, I then received this message: “I want to encourage you to please keep up the wonderful work you do to help us all with Latin (and some of us Greek)...
by Dwane | Jan 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Here is the most recent episode of Word Up: Live! Though the class is still experimental, I have decided to extend it for one more week. I am closer to extending it indefinitely. But, I am a guy. Commitment makes me nervous. Anyway, if you want to join, and if...
by Dwane | Jan 10, 2018 | English, Vocabulary
Circumlocution: an indirect way of speaking when you would rather avoid speaking clearly, speaking directly, or getting to the point. An evasive way of speaking. Try to get a straight answer out of a politician. Good luck. Politicians are known for their...
by Dwane | Jan 9, 2018 | Grammar, Latin
I am testing a new series. In this series, I will take students through some of the English to Latin sentences in First Year Latin by Robert Henle. Due to technical incompetencies, this video ends abruptly after sentence four. Nonetheless, I’d like to hear...
by Dwane | Jan 8, 2018 | English, Vocabulary
My girls and I were reading Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis when the word colloquialism popped up. Here is the sentence: “In my talks, I used all the contractions and colloquialisms I ordinarily use in conversation.” – C.S. Lewis in Mere Christianity. I asked...
by Dwane | Jan 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
I know so many of you are waiting to hear from me. You will. I will catch up. Too tired to go on tonight. Back Monday. Have a happy Sunday, everyone!
by Dwane | Jan 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Good morning, Everyone! It’s 5 AM and I am trying to start class, but GoToWebinar will not open for me. Too cold. perhaps? Still trying…. ================================================= Okay. It is now about 10 after 5 and I am having no luck. I will...
by Dwane | Jan 4, 2018 | Online Classes, Q&A
It is strange to write what I am about to write. After all, my site is dedicated to Greek and Latin. You wouldn’t think that I would have much to do all day, actually. But, I am sad to say, my resources have been stretched to capacity. And this has had...
by Dwane | Jan 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
I apologize for the confusion. No classes this week. We will start again on January 9.
by Dwane | Dec 29, 2017 | English, Vocabulary
Another terrifying thought from Word Up: Live! Luposlipaphobia: fear of being chased around the table by timber wolves. From Latin lupus (wolf), English slip, and Greek φόβος (fear). (Thanks, Gary Larson). Join for free. Jennifer and Kimberly are getting up at 4:30...
