Summary of the Millionaire Next Door

by | Aug 28, 2017 | Education, Motivation

Years ago, I read the Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley.  I remember thinking… “Is this a commentary on the book of Proverbs?” This morning, I ran across a summary of the book. Investment writer Mark Skousen wrote this:...

Do this.

by | Aug 26, 2017 | Motivation, Tip of the Week

August is a crazy busy month of the year for me. Last Saturday, I didn’t send a tip of the week.  This Saturday, I am too tired to spend much time typing. A writer I follow once sent out a reminder that I have never forgotten.  I read this from time to time....

When schools fail…

by | Aug 25, 2017 | Latin

I received this email: After reading several blog posts, I am wondering (again) about Henle. Yes, I admit that I am also one of those people who HATE Henle. I find it cumbersome, confusing, limited (vocabulary ), and just plain aggravating. Our son has struggled with...

Which meaning?

by | Aug 24, 2017 | English, Latin, Vocabulary

I received this question: My son came across a problem on Visual Latin 1 Lesson 15. On the answer sheet it says that the word “feminam” means wife and “feminas” means wives but on the vocabulary list, it is not listed. It is listed as woman....

Lingua Latina. Where to begin?

by | Aug 23, 2017 | Latin

I received this question: Our school is in its second year with a new high school (very soft, very quiet open). Four students, three ninth-graders, and one 11th grader. I am needing help in how to divide the Lingua Latina into courses. Latin 1, Latin 2, etc. Surely...

A notice from the National Latin Examiners

by | Aug 22, 2017 | Uncategorized

Salvete, omnes! We wanted to remind you about the postmark deadline for applying for the 2018 National Latin Exam.  The application will be available on our website, listed below, starting in September.  Applications will be mailed to all who participated in the 2017...

A grammar a month?!?

by | Aug 21, 2017 | Ebook

I received this comment: Quick question: I’m reading your book, Via, and I’m wondering what you mean by reading a grammar per month. Do you mean something like “Wheelock’s Latin”? That seems like a tall order each month! Could you please...

When do classes begin?

by | Aug 17, 2017 | Uncategorized

Here is the schedule of classes for 2017 – 2018 (subject to change, of course): Tuesday classes will begin on September 5, 2017, and will end on May 29, 2018. Wednesday classes will begin on September 6, 2017, and will end on May 30, 2018.  (Classes during the month...

Better than flash cards?

by | Aug 16, 2017 | Latin, Visual Latin, Vocabulary

I received this question: My question: my 10-year-old son and I are super enjoying VL1. You are a brilliant teacher. Now that we are on lesson 10 he has a lot of vocab words to memorize. He writes out the flash cards and reviews them almost daily. Are there any better...

:-)

by | Aug 15, 2017 | Uncategorized

So far we have worked through Lesson 6. I cannot tell you thank you enough! Today she was on Google translate to hear the pronunciation so she could not only translate it but speak it! And she did it well and translated her sentences perfectly. She has never liked...

Lucky?

by | Aug 14, 2017 | Motivation

This is a repost.  I wrote this in January of 2017.  It still applies.  Especially since we are back to Greece. ======================================================================================= My family and I are very likely moving back to Greece in March.  If...

Annual payment?

by | Aug 14, 2017 | Online Classes, Q&A

I received this question: Is there still a way to pay $250 for the year or is a monthly payment the only option now? Here is my reply: I used to allow people to set up annual payments with a discount of $50 for those who did not want me to grade their work ($250), and...

Heal your brain.

by | Aug 12, 2017 | Tip of the Week, Uncategorized

Now and then, I simply borrow someone else’s tip of the week. Since it is 11:45 and I am still up answering emails, I am going to do just that. This tip comes from Bill Myers.  I am doing exactly what he recommends at the moment.  I am listening to soothing music on...

Check this out!

by | Aug 11, 2017 | Spanish

A friend of mine, and a fellow teacher, David Durham is about to launch a Spanish class online.  Many of you have been asking me… “Where do I go to learn Spanish?” You have read my recommendations.  Now, with exitement, I can add another...

Visual Latin may not be right for you.

by | Aug 9, 2017 | Visual Latin

Visual Latin is now 8 years old. Honestly, I have to face reality.  Visual Latin is not for everyone.  It just isn’t. You should be able to complete Visual Latin in two years.  By the end of those two years, you will know how to read the New Testament gospels in...

How to diagram a simple sentence

by | Aug 8, 2017 | Education, English, Latin

In the book First Year Latin by Robert Henle, the author requires students to diagram sentences from time to time.  Unfortunately, there is not always sufficient explanation on how to do this. This summer, I have started a series of videos explaining how to diagram...

After First Year Latin by Robert Henle?

by | Aug 7, 2017 | Education, Latin, Online Classes

I received this question: My son took your Latin Henle Year 1 last year.  We are trying to figure out which class would be the best next step for him to take.  What would you suggest? Here is my reply: Since he has finished First Year Latin by Robert Henle, it really...

Now’s your chance…

by | Aug 5, 2017 | Latin, Online Classes, Visual Latin

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″]   I don’t like to use my...

Why I can no longer grade your work.

by | Aug 4, 2017 | Online Classes

This morning, I am plowing through over 150 emails.   Many of them look like this: ================================================= 1.    Quae sunt insignia imperii? Fasces et secures insignia imperii sunt. 2.    Quomodo Romulus civitatem auxit? Romulus multitudinem...

Coffee Break Italian

by | Aug 4, 2017 | Book Reviews, Education

On Monday, July 31, I flew down to Miami, Florida. Long story short, I had left a vehicle there when my family flew to Athens, Greece.  We were going to pick it up on the way home. But, on April 13, my son ended up in the emergency room in Aurora, Colorado.  We flew...

Seemed like a good idea…

by | Aug 3, 2017 | Van on the Run

In March, my family and I drove to Miami.   We left our van at a storage facility about 20 minutes from the airport.  It was our plan to pick it up in July when we returned from Athens. But, then my son crashed in Denver, and we flew directly from Athens.  Our van...

Oh man. This explains a lot.

by | Aug 2, 2017 | Uncategorized

“There is a basic rule of bureaucracy. It is an almost unbreakable rule. Bureaucrats within the bureaucracy never want to hire somebody who is really talented. The presence of such a person within the bureaucracy makes every other person in the bureaucracy look...