by Dwane | Aug 1, 2014 | Education, English, Latin, Latin in Literature
Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus. This is the motto underneath the seal of Hogwarts. But, what does it mean? “Sleeping Dragons Should Not Be TIckled.” Good advice. It may remind you of Tolkein’s warning, “Never laugh at live dragons.”...
by Dwane | Jul 31, 2014 | Education, English, Latin, Latin in Literature
Happy Birthday, Harry! In honor of Harry Potter’s birthday, I am starting a new category: Latin in Literature. J. K. Rowling plays with Latin, Greek, French, and German throughout her famous series. For example, Caput Draconis is a password from the first...
by Dwane | Jul 30, 2014 | Education, English, Latin, ScreenCasts
by Dwane | Jul 29, 2014 | Education, English, Motivation, Vocabulary
“Words matter. They help us define meaning. We think with words. We learn with words. Words are the fundamental tools we use for communicating. If we use them well, we can cut, and shape, and polish our ideas precisely, and beautifully. If we use them...
by Dwane | Jul 28, 2014 | Education, English, Grammar, Latin
In the introduction to his book, A New Latin Grammar, (which is now an old Latin grammar), Charles Bennet defines the Restored pronunciation. “The following pronunciation (often called Roman) is substantially that employed by the Romans at the height of their...
by Dwane | Jul 28, 2014 | Education, English, Grammar, Latin, ScreenCasts
