Help me get back on track….

One of my goals this year is too blog every day (except Sunday). Today is day 45. So far, it is working. What is not working, however, is the “word of the day.” From 2010 to 2013, I posted a “word a day” almost daily. Late in 2013, after my...

Stop saying you are “too busy”.

Last weekend I finally published my ebook, Via. Via, in Latin, means: the way. I wanted to show students how to learn Latin, instead of telling them why they should learn Latin. Part of the game of learning Latin is a time management game. A childhood friend of mine,...

Joining a local language class

Chances are, someone in town teaches Latin.  Sign up.  Learning from an expert has its advantages.   Be careful with this one though.  Find out the style of teaching the teacher is using.  Interview former students.  Can they read in Latin?  Can they speak Latin?  Do...

How to read a book a week

I am about to give you some advice that I do not intend to follow. Usually, this is not my modus operandi.  I tend to ask my students to do only what I myself am willing to do. I read this blog, however, and found it inspiring.   You might find it inspiring as well....

What to read after the boring textbook…

This year, I am teaching a Latin course for students in Classical Conversations.  We are reading through the text First Year Latin, by Robert Henle. I am going to be honest.  Mr Henle’s book is not my favorite Latin book.  It is no secret that Lingua Latina, by Hans...

How to use Saturday Mornings

I’ve been reading the daily e-zine “Early to Rise” since before Noah was a sailor.  It’s full of good practical wisdom.  It’s also full of high pressure sales copy, but, during the long years of poverty I developed high sales resistance....