by Dwane | May 2, 2015 | Education, Latin
I received this inquiry: Comment: Hi. I have a son needing to prepare for AP Latin exam next year. Do you offer a Virgil class that helps with that? Here is my reply: Hi! I currently do not offer classes that would help your son with the AP Latin exam. I am...
by Dwane | May 2, 2015 | Education, Latin
I received this inquiry: “I am interested in signing my daughter up for your online class next year, however Tuesdays from 3-3:55 she will be in Speech and Debate class. Is the format of this class such that she will succeed just watching the recorded classes? ...
by Dwane | May 2, 2015 | Education, Latin, Visual Latin
At least once a month, someone will contact me with this question: “What do I order if I want to start reading Lingua Latina by Hans Ørberg?” This is a good question. After all, Lingua Latina is completely in Latin. If you try to order it, there is a very...
by Dwane | May 1, 2015 | Education, Latin
I received this inquiry: I watched your YouTube video about online class offerings and the sibling discounts, and was excited to learn you’re considering a class that could be an alternative to Henle 2 (which we’ve signed up for already). If that class becomes...
by Dwane | May 1, 2015 | Education, Latin, Visual Latin
Well, Latin, of course! 🙂 Every now and then I get a question about the content of Visual Latin. Here is what the course covers: Specific lessons include: A. Why Study Latin? B. How Does Visual Latin Work? 1. Being Verbs Basics | To Be and Not to Be 2. Being Verbs...
by Dwane | May 1, 2015 | Education, English, Greek, Vocabulary
Cyclometer: an instrument used to measure circular arcs. Like you, I have no idea what that actually means. However, I do understand this. A cyclometer is an instrument you can attach to a bicycle to measure the distance you travel. Since biking is my favorite...
by Dwane | May 1, 2015 | Education, Latin
This summer, some of my Latin students and I will finish up a year long slog through First Year Latin, by Robert Henle. Even in a year long course, there is no way to get to it all. For a while, I have been working my way through the book, creating videos using the...
by Dwane | May 1, 2015 | Education, English, Latin, Vocabulary
Circumlocution: indirect speaking; a roundabout or indirect expression; use of superfluous words to express an idea. If you are not willing to get right to the point, or if, for some reason, you need to soften the force of direct speech, you might use circumlocution....
by Dwane | Apr 30, 2015 | Education, English, Greek, Vocabulary
Recycle: to use again, to convert waste into material usable once again. Recycle comes from the Latin words re (back, again) and the Greek word κύκλος (kuklos), a circle, a wheel. Incidentally, I have a small public service side business. I recycle old five dollar...
by Dwane | Apr 30, 2015 | Education, English, Latin, Vocabulary
Circuitous: the indirect path. I made a mistake. My son asked to go out West. I told him that I just did not have time to plan such a trip, but, that if he would plan the trip, I would take the family. He planned the trip. And, to make sure my ships were burnt, last...
by Dwane | Apr 29, 2015 | Education, English, Greek, Latin, Vocabulary
From the Greek word κύκλος (kuklos), a circle, a wheel, English derives several means of transportation. From swiftest to slowest, there are motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles, and unicycles. The motorcycle is a self powered two-wheeled vehicle. The first part of the...
by Dwane | Apr 29, 2015 | Education, English, Vocabulary
Circumspect: cautious; wary; unwilling to take risks It is good to pay very close attention to details. To be circumspect, however is to take it to a fault. The circumspect person is afraid to make mistakes. Meticulous is a closely related word. A meticulous...
by Dwane | Apr 28, 2015 | Education, Greek, Latin, Q&A
I have been teaching advanced Latin classes online since 2011. Before you join an expensive online Latin class, you should check out the most affordable live online Latin classes with the strongest guarantee! Just click the video and you are...
by Dwane | Apr 28, 2015 | Education, English, Latin, Vocabulary
Circumscribe: to limit, or restrict; to place a boundary around; to encircle. Your activities are likely circumscribed by your parents. In the ebook, Via, I recommend you circumscribe television use in order to free up more time. Use the extra time in your life to...
by Dwane | Apr 28, 2015 | Education, English, Greek, Vocabulary
Epicycle: A little circle, whose center is in the circumference of a greater circle From Ancient Greek ἐπίκυκλος (epikuklos), from ἐπί (epi), on, or upon and κύκλος (kuklos), a circle In astronomy, an epicycle is a small circle with its center on the circumference of...
by Dwane | Apr 27, 2015 | Education, English, Latin, Vocabulary
Okay. Late today. Today’s word is circumference. Circumference is the distance around something. Usually something circular. Circumference derives from the Latin words circum (around) and fero (I carry). Oh, and Circumference was the most rotund knight at King...
by Dwane | Apr 25, 2015 | Education, Grammar, Latin, Q&A
by Dwane | Apr 25, 2015 | English, Latin, Vocabulary
There a several Latin words for circle. Orbis, circulus, and circlus. Sometimes the Romans would even use the word, circus. Usually, though, the word circus referred to a race course, or a celebration of games performed in a round arena. Related to circulus,...
by Dwane | Apr 25, 2015 | Greek, Latin
An online student asks: I was wondering what classes you’ll be teaching next year and whether you are going to Henle 2? I would definitely be interested in going through the summer with Henle 1. What would be the dates and times going through summer? Hope...
by Dwane | Apr 25, 2015 | Education, Latin, Tip of the Week, Visual Latin
If you are learning Latin, you know all about those complicated Latin endings! Need some free help with Latin? I actively teach Latin and Greek for over 20 hours a week, every week. I spend another 10 hours a week grading. My students constantly trip up on the...
by Dwane | Apr 24, 2015 | Education, Latin
I received this question: I’ve been checking out your site and have a couple of questions as I am sorting through your options for classes. My son, who will be 14 by fall, has had 2 years of Henle Latin through Classical Conversations. He is at Lesson 25 in...
by Dwane | Apr 24, 2015 | Latin
A reader wants to know if 13 years old is too young for an online Latin class: How is it that I did not know about you and your classes until last week? I ordered the Word Up video after a FB recommendation. My kids laughed so hard they cried through the first lesson....
by Dwane | Apr 24, 2015 | English, Motivation, The Future
I struggled in school. I was not a good student. I failed English grammar and had to repeat several grades. I graduated from high school one month before I turned 20. I thought I was doomed to a life of mediocrity. Then, in my twenties, I discovered the...
by Dwane | Apr 23, 2015 | Education, Latin
I received a note from one of my online students today: “Thank you so much for class and for your dedicated, patient, yet fun teaching style. I have really thrived in this class. I also really enjoy it, some times my mother walks by wondering what I could...
by Dwane | Apr 23, 2015 | Education, Latin
I received this question about Lingua Latina: I plan on using Visual Latin and Lingua Latina per your recommendations for High School (9th and 10th grade). Can you tell me what Lingua Latina books you recommend? If I get the exercise book, do you know if it includes...
