by Dwane | Jan 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
My favorite travel writer is Rick Steves. Maybe that’s because he focuses on Europe, my second home. Maybe I like him because he really does think outside the border. In his latest post, he tosses out an interesting theory. Makes sense to me. If I don’t...
by Dwane | Jan 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
I received this email: I am in need of assistance with something I read in your Via book, and that I hear often when ‘learning Latin’ verbiage is in the air and the focus is on pronunciation. I am literal, so when the words ‘read the classics’ pop up, I naturally...
by Dwane | Jan 7, 2016 | Ebook, Education, Greek, Latin, Van on the Run, Visual Latin, Vocabulary
I have confused too many people. Let’s see if I can clear this up. You do not need to study Latin. It is a luxury, not a necessity. If you do it the traditional way, it may not even be a luxury. It will likely be torture. Why would you pay thousands for...
by Dwane | Jan 6, 2016 | Education, Latin
I spent most of Christmas break writing tests and quizzes for my website. In particular, I wrote tests and quizzes for Henle Latin. At this point, I truly feel like I am about to lose my mind. This is one of the toughest episodes of self-torture I have ever taken on....
by Dwane | Jan 6, 2016 | Motivation
I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope 2015 was good to you and that 2016 will be even better! Before life gets crazy busy again, I suggest you sit down and write a list. What would you like to accomplish this year? Is there something you...
by Dwane | Jan 5, 2016 | Greek, Latin, Travel, Van on the Run
In 68 days, my family and I are moving overseas. We will be gone at least four months. I am going to start writing about the process here on my blog. I typically don’t write about private affairs, but so many people are asking. It would actually save me a...
by Dwane | Jan 2, 2016 | Education, Latin
After changing the tuition structure for the 2016 – 2017 school year, I received this email: Dwayne, This is awesome! As a mother of many…7 and counting, I was not really sure how I was going to afford to have more than one enrolled in your courses at a...
by Dwane | Jan 2, 2016 | Education, Motivation, Tip of the Week
I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope 2015 was good to you and that 2016 will be even better! Before life gets crazy busy again, I suggest you sit down and write a list. What would you like to accomplish this year? Is there something you...
by Dwane | Dec 31, 2015 | Education, Greek, Latin, Motivation, Travel, Van on the Run
Καιρός (Kairos) was the Greek god of opportunity. He was the god of favorable moments. He was the god of fortune. According to the Greeks, he only had hair on the front of his head. This gave rise to the saying, “If you happen to see Kairos passing by in the...
by Dwane | Dec 30, 2015 | Education, Greek, Latin
They say there is a recession coming in 2016. I hope not. I have bad memories from the last recession. I’d rather not do that again. I’ve been thinking. If there really is a recession coming, I might as well offer some recession pricing for my online classes. ...
by Dwane | Dec 30, 2015 | Education, Latin, Visual Latin
I have been teaching Latin for almost 20 years. I spend about 4 hours a day grading Latin and Greek homework. Want to know what trips up all of my students? If you know anything about Latin and Greek, you already know the answer. My students constantly trip up on the...
by Dwane | Dec 28, 2015 | Tip of the Week
Is that site safe? I didn’t send a tip last Saturday. Instead, I drove all day. Holiday travel. So, here I am on a Monday morning. If you are like me (and I know I am), you may prefer to shop online. However, you may feel a twinge of fear each time you enter...
by Dwane | Dec 22, 2015 | Education, Motivation, The Future
“Language learning deserves special attention. It is, bar none, the best thing you can do to hone clear thinking.” – Tim Ferriss in The Four Hour Work Week.
by Dwane | Dec 22, 2015 | Education, Latin, Motivation, The Future, Visual Latin
I received this comment and question: I would love to tell you that your class knocked it out of the park. My son was engaged and excited each Monday night for his Latin class. He loved when you called out his name and answered his questions. Please consider doing...
by Dwane | Dec 22, 2015 | Visual Latin
I received this comment on my site: Hi, I’m 12, and I’m taking Visual Latin 2 this year. I’m struggling a bit with the Reading and Translation parts (Section C of each lesson), do you have any things that could help with that? Thank you, Here is my...
by Dwane | Dec 21, 2015 | Errata, Visual Latin
I received this inquiry: In Visual Latin 38, it has “Die tertio” translated as, “On the third day.” Shouldn’t it be “In die tertio”? It has recordabat and recordat. I always thought that Recordor was the passive endings but...
by Dwane | Dec 19, 2015 | Tip of the Week
Merry Christmas! It’s the last Saturday before Christmas. It’s also late o’clock. Not many of you will read this. That’s fine. You are spending time with your families. So am I. Maybe that is what makes this everyone’s favorite time of...
by Dwane | Dec 15, 2015 | Errata
A Visual Latin user has brought a mistake to my attention. In test 8, question 24, you will find this multiple choice question: Die sol est lux terrae. A) light of the earth B) light of the moon C) light of the town The correct answer is A. However, this is not...
by Dwane | Dec 12, 2015 | Motivation
“Learning to ignore things is one of the great paths to inner peace.” – Robert J. Sawyer
by Dwane | Dec 9, 2015 | Errata, Visual Latin
I received this question: My daughter is working on Visual Latin Lesson 7B and it states “translate into Latin the words in parenthesis, use the chart on page 43 to help you.” We can not find a page 43 anywhere with a chart. Can you help, please? Here is...
by Dwane | Dec 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here are some other good resources for Spanish. Audio course: http://www.languagetransfer.org/#!complete-spanish/c1313 SpanishDict: http://www.spanishdict.com/learn/courses Study Spanish: http://www.studyspanish.com/ Lyrics Training: http://lyricstraining.com/ News:...
by Dwane | Dec 7, 2015 | Education, Latin
I am looking for my own replacement. I will be leaving New Hope Academy in March 2016. If you are interested in working with the kindest, most self-sacrificing staff I have ever encountered, let me know. I am happy to begin training you immediately. You will need at...
by Dwane | Dec 7, 2015 | Education, English, Greek, Vocabulary
Logo-maniac: One who is obsessively interested in words. From Greek λόγος (logos) and μανία (mania), meaning: madness. I think this is me. I am not sure that is a good thing….
by Dwane | Dec 3, 2015 | Education, Latin, Visual Latin
I received this question: I have a question about Visual Latin. I have three children taking the course and I need to know if 1. ) it’s considered ok for them to use charts for cases and declensions on the quizzes.? We’re REALLY struggling with memorizing...
by Dwane | Dec 3, 2015 | Errata, Visual Latin
I received this comment: Comment: In Visual Latin 37c the worksheet has “Piscerna dicit,” It should be “Pincerna dicit,” In Visual Latin 38b the worksheet has #12. Patres filios eius monebant. Translated in the answers as The father was warning...
