by Dwane | Aug 18, 2016 | Motivation
I hate passwords. By now, you know that. There are some useful sites that will help you keep up with all of your passwords. I highly recommend you take the time to learn how to use one of these sites. I use Lastpass: https://lastpass.com/ There is also...
by Dwane | Aug 15, 2016 | Latin, Visual Latin
I received this question: Hi. It’s my first year using visual latin so basically, I have no idea what I’m doing. I was wondering, on the High School Schedule sheet it says, listening. Does that mean listening to the flashcards or something else? Thanks for...
by Dwane | Aug 12, 2016 | Education, Latin
I received this question: Hi Dwane, Did I see somewhere that you offer a family discount for multiple classes? I was interested in Henle 1, Henle 2, and the vocabulary class. Thanks! Here is my reply: Good morning! I don’t offer any discounts. I just offer the best...
by Dwane | Aug 12, 2016 | Education, Latin
Every now and then, I run across a student who actually wants to read the old Roman writings. This morning, I received this email: My kids were your students this last school year. They both did Henle. They both fizzled out because of various things…and once...
by Dwane | Aug 11, 2016 | Education, Motivation
One of my former students wants to learn French. He asked for my advice. Here it is: Whenever starting a new language, I always start with the free, and excellent DuoLingo. My 14-year-old daughter started tinkering around with their French course while we were in...
by Dwane | Aug 9, 2016 | English, Latin
I received this inquiry: Hello, Mr. Thomas:) This year I will be attending Lingua Latina 2 and I had a quick question about the schedule. My mom sent me the purchase receipt from the class and the link in the email said that classes would be at 10:00-10:55 pm. I went...
by Dwane | Aug 9, 2016 | Education, Latin
The live online classes I will be teaching this year start in about three weeks. Here’s the schedule: Tuesday classes will begin on August 30, 2016, and will end on May 30, 2017. Wednesday classes will begin on August 31, 2016, and will end on May 31, 2017....
by Dwane | Aug 6, 2016 | Tip of the Week
Didn’t send a tip of the week last Saturday. And, yet, it seems the world moved on. I assume you are okay. I haven’t heard otherwise. Are you ever uncertain about the pronunciation of a word? No worries. There is a solution. There is a site that...
by Dwane | Aug 3, 2016 | Education, Latin, Visual Latin
Here is another common question I receive: Hi Dwayne! I hope you’re doing well. It’s the beginning of Latin again for another child. She begins Challenge A with Classical Conversations next month using Henle. I had a question about how to approach it using...
by Dwane | Aug 3, 2016 | Education, Latin
I get this question, or questions like this, every week: I have two kids entering Challenge 1 this year in CC, and I am interested in your Henle 1 class. Would I need to pay 250.00 per child? Also, if I were to sign them up for the class where their work is graded,...
by Dwane | Jul 31, 2016 | Italian, Latin, Visual Latin
I received this comment: Hi Mr. Thomas, I have mostly younger children (4 that are 7 and younger, a 3rd, 4th & 6thgrader) and only began the process of really researching what I will be doing with my upcoming 7th grader this past year. My oldest has taken an...
by Dwane | Jul 30, 2016 | Latin
I received this question: Dear Dwane, I’m looking to learn Latin. What is the best way to satart? which course i need to take. And,as I dont live in USA can I have my lesson any time that suit to me? Here is my reply: I am so embarrassed. Last week, I...
by Dwane | Jul 29, 2016 | Education, Greek, Q&A
I received this question: My boys will be entering 9th grade next year. They really want to learn Greek, as we attend a Greek Orthodox Church. However, I saw your posting about learning Latin first. How many years of Latin would they need to take for you to feel...
by Dwane | Jul 28, 2016 | Latin, Q&A
A few days ago, I received an email full of questions. I suspect many of you have the same questions. Here they are: 1. How much time should we expect to have to devote to Latin 1 daily? Typically, students spend about an hour a day studying. I suggest they do...
by Dwane | Jul 28, 2016 | Education, Latin, Q&A
When you join one of my online class, you have two payment options. You could pay for the entire year up front. This option comes with a discount. If you hire me to grade your children’s work, you will pay $50 a month, or $600 a year. Or, you could opt for...
by Dwane | Jul 27, 2016 | Education, Latin, Q&A
I received this question: If we choose the “no grading” option for your Latin class do I just buy a Lingua Latina answer book to correct myself? Here is my reply: The answer book is really not that helpful. It is also completely in Latin. At the...
by Dwane | Jul 27, 2016 | Education, Latin, Q&A
There is a little confusion about the online classes that I offer on my site. The classes that I offer on my site are not classes for the faint. They are tough. Very tough. If you are a true beginner to Latin, or if you are younger than 13, begin with Visual...
by Dwane | Jul 26, 2016 | Education, Latin, Q&A
I received this question: Is there an answer key in the back of the lingua latina book? I am trying to figure out what we need for your class and I would prefer to grade my son’s assignments myself and save where I can but without an answer key I would be lost....
by Dwane | Jul 25, 2016 | Q&A
I received the following question: If I sign up now does the class start in August? When do the charges start? Now or in August? Here is my reply: Most of my students stay with me for three years. Students will typically take Latin 1, 2 and 3 before moving on. At $25...
by Dwane | Jul 23, 2016 | Tip of the Week
Every year, I teach Latin to hundreds of students using video conferencing technology. It costs about $2,000 a year. In the 1980’s I would have paid around $250,000 to purchase a video conferencing system from Compression Labs. Since I would have only been...
by Dwane | Jul 21, 2016 | Education
Every now and then, someone asks me to fill out state vendor paperwork. Sorry. Will not do it. I refuse to deal with any government offices unless I am required to by law (taxes, citizenship, etc.) I am British and American. I am always stunned by the small amount...
by Dwane | Jul 21, 2016 | Q&A
Monthly users have access to everything for one year. Yearly subscribers are charged once annually. However, if you only want to subscribe for one year, and if you want the annual discount, subscribe and contact me. I will cancel annual recurring payments after...
by Dwane | Jul 21, 2016 | Greek
I received this question: I am a homeschooling mom who is interested in taking your Greek class. Do you accept adults in your class? My desire is to go deep into the NT’s original language. Thank you! Here is my reply: Hi, Lori! Just discovered that my site was...
by Dwane | Jul 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Soooo… I just found out that there is a section on my site called “feedback”. Users can ask questions, but WordPress, in their wisdom, will not allow me to respond. I humbly bow my head in submission. Thank you, WordPress. Fortunately, I have...
by Dwane | Jul 21, 2016 | Latin
I received this email:: Hello, Dwayne. I am curious to know more about your online classes and/or suggestions for my son, who is about to enter his senior year. Through Classical Conversations, he has had Henle Latin I and II; d/t certain circumstances, his class did...
