by Dwane | Mar 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
I received this comment: I have been trying to do this on my own and I realize I do not know enough and need your help!!! Ha! My inquiry to you is about the cost of grading for the year, which I understand is $500. Is that the cost per each child? I will have two...
by Dwane | Mar 20, 2016 | Education, Greek, Latin, Motivation
I can barely type. For the last three days, I’ve barely been able to stand. I’ve stayed in bed and slept. How is it that when you are sick, even sleep is exhausting? Not sure what hit me. Like Katy Perry’s boyfriend, I am hot and cold. Unlike...
by Dwane | Mar 15, 2016 | Travel, Van on the Run
I received this question: If we were to sign up now, what lesson will class be on for tomorrow 3/16? Are archived classes available? Here is my reply: Good morning! There are no classes this week (March 16), next week (March 23), and the week after (March 30). I am...
by Dwane | Mar 14, 2016 | Italian, Latin, Visual Latin, Vocabulary
I received two very common questions: 1. Do you have a recommendation for a good Latin-English Lexicon that the kids can use? Mine are Latin-German so not as helpful. 2. Will you give some info on your pronunciation on the “c”. I hear it has the...
by Dwane | Mar 14, 2016 | Education, Latin
I received this question: Regarding your classes, if my 15-year-old begins your Latin program in September this coming year and is unable to finish it (struggles with the learning) by the end of the year can he continue until he completes it (i.e.,through the summer)...
by Dwane | Mar 14, 2016 | English, Grammar, Latin
I received this inquiry: In lesson 18a we have a question about one of the samples given. The topic is indirect objects (dative case). The following was the first sample: “My father gave the car to my brother.” From our understanding, “brother”...
by Dwane | Mar 14, 2016 | Travel, Van on the Run
I am doing my best to catch up on emails these days. But I am on the road. Out of town. Way out of town. I am working right now from Palestinian territory. Bethlehem, in fact. In fact, right now, it is 4:30 am and I am listening to the Muslim call to prayer....
by Dwane | Mar 12, 2016 | Motivation
As much as I like the digital tools available these days, there are some old technologies that I just can’t jettison. I always carry four items when I leave home. I take my keys, my wallet, my phone, and a small journal. This is the journal. I have been...
by Dwane | Mar 12, 2016 | Motivation, Travel
We moved often when I was young. Dad was in the U.S. Air Force. Back then (in the 70’s and 80’s), redeployment was common. Until moving to Franklin, Tennessee, I had stayed nowhere longer than four years. Two years, actually, was the average. We lived for four...
by Dwane | Mar 9, 2016 | Travel, Van on the Run
Yesterday, I heard from the mother of three former students: Just heard at the New Hope banquet that your family is traveling/moving? to Greece??? And when does all of this transpire? Please share. I am not on Facebook so we would love to hear how the Lord is...
by Dwane | Mar 8, 2016 | Latin
I received this question: My son has been making it through Henle Latin 1 this year in Classical Conversations. They are on lesson 27 and he has hit a wall. It is moving so quickly and he is at a loss. Could we join in this late in the year and just glean what we can...
by Dwane | Mar 7, 2016 | Motivation, Travel
I don’t remember how and when I discovered the blog, “The Simple Dollar”. But, It doesn’t matter. I’ve been reading it (and enjoying it) for a while now. This article resonated with me. It’s pretty much my story. Small...
by Dwane | Mar 5, 2016 | Latin, Motivation, Q&A, Visual Latin
I received this cry for help: I really need your help and advice. I am a tutor for Classical Conversations Challenge A. I have been taking your Henle 1 lessons and have been learning along with my students from Henle 1 with some Visual Latin that they have on the CC...
by Dwane | Mar 3, 2016 | Education, Latin, Visual Latin
I received this comment: We currently homeschool with Classical Conversations. I have a 5th grader in Foundations and Essentials, and an 8th grader in Challenge B. I would like to “beef” up Latin for my 5th grader to prepare her for Challenge, and I would...
by Dwane | Feb 27, 2016 | Motivation, Tip of the Week, Travel
I have never owned a new car. In two weeks, I am moving my family to Europe for four months. These two sentences are related. Cars are expensive. The average American now spends $482 per month for the “privilege” of car ownership. And, most of us own...
by Dwane | Feb 25, 2016 | Education, English, Greek, Italian, Latin, Vocabulary
For the first time in 20 years, I will not be in a classroom next school year. For the last five years, I have raced home after school to start teaching online from 3 o’clock in the afternoon until 6 o’clock in the evening, or so. The problem is, my mind...
by Dwane | Feb 25, 2016 | Education, Greek, Italian, Latin
I received this question: I am wondering what your thoughts would be for my daughter regarding Latin. She is currently taking Latin 1B through the Lukeion Project (Wheelock’s Latin). She’s has a high B average. She would like to continue Latin studies...
by Dwane | Feb 24, 2016 | Education, English, Latin, Spanish
I received this question: I’m 26 and currently learning French and later want to learn Spanish. The only problem is that I have quite a bit of trouble with grammar. Do you think the visual Latin course would be helpful to learn French and Spanish? Here is my...
by Dwane | Feb 18, 2016 | Latin, Motivation, Visual Latin
I received this comment: I have been taking visual Latin for almost over a year and I am not seeing a very large improvement in my learning the language. I don’t know if I am doing something wrong or if I’m missing a step or two but I am having some...
by Dwane | Feb 16, 2016 | Latin, Visual Latin
I have confused someone. Not the first time. Comment: I have a child that has been doing Latin for a few years now, classical conversations and challenge with Henle but I’m afraid I don’t see this working and I am both intrigued and interested to know...
by Dwane | Feb 16, 2016 | Latin, Visual Latin
Compass classroom and I received a series of questions…. I have some questions about the Latin program. We are doing the First Form and Second Form with two kids and Henle for our oldest. I like the idea of visual Latin but was wondering what grade levels this...
by Dwane | Feb 16, 2016 | Education, Latin
I received this question: Hello, Dwane. I have a question regarding lines 72-73 of cap. VI. I cannot figure out what the verb is in that sentence. I understand this part — Medus, however, who fears the angry master, — and then I guess it’s saying...
by Dwane | Feb 15, 2016 | Education, Latin, Visual Latin
I received this question: Do you have any suggestions for helping students understanding Lingua Latina as they read it? We took a break from Latin last year because she was getting frustrated but we started up again and she is rocking it now but we started reading the...
by Dwane | Feb 13, 2016 | Tip of the Week
Valentines day is tomorrow. I should write about love. Instead, I am going to write about hate. I hate passwords. Hate, hate, hate, double hate. Loooathe entirely. I am older than the Internet. When I was a kid, spies had passwords. That was about it. Now...
by Dwane | Feb 11, 2016 | Latin, Visual Latin
I received this question: Do you have a lot of experience with students who have gone through this whole program (Visual Latin)? What will the student study when they are done with this program? Will they be prepared to read Ceasar; do Henle 2? If we do it for 5th and...
