by Dwane | May 27, 2015 | Ebook, Education, English, Italian, Latin, Motivation, Q&A
I received this question: Our first son was in your class this year. We have not been involved in language study before, can you give me an idea of what might be a next step for him in regards to language study? He really enjoys it, and from what I can tell, is...
by Dwane | May 22, 2015 | 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 live in no location longer than four years. Two years, actually, was the average. We...
by Dwane | May 18, 2015 | Education, Motivation
For me, the school year ends on Monday. Well, it almost ends. I will still teach online for several more weeks. I have been in the classroom for nearly 20 years. During those years, I have discovered one of the best ways to learn another language. Skip class....
by Dwane | May 12, 2015 | Latin, Motivation
I received this inquiry: “I know the Henle Latin class is going to carry over into the summer or Fall, which also leads me to the question: when do you plan to have the class which finishes the Henle Latin 1 book? How many weeks/classes will it be?” Here...
by Dwane | May 6, 2015 | Education, Greek, Latin, Motivation
Every year, about this time, I get tired. Weary. Blown. I’m going to be honest. I am no big fan of the educational system we have here in America. Sir Walter Scott once said, “All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their...
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...
