Letter of the week.

Not long ago, I received this note.  Couldn’t have come at a better time.  Latin has got me down these days.  I am happy to know I am still helping people.  Means a lot to me. Hi Dwane, Hope you are well! Just wanted to say that I completed Visual Latin 2 today....

Best TED talk ever

As you try to hang on to your New Year’s Resolutions a little longer, don’t forget to watch TED talks for inspiration. If you don’t have time to do that, just watch “Every TED talk...

For students in Henle Latin 2 and 3

Over the Christmas break, I watched a movie on Julius Caesar.  I am surprised I had never heard of it before. It’s very well done.  There are a few scenes that would merit a PG-13 rating.  But, just barely.  The entire movie is tastefully done and masterfully...

A little late, but here goes…

A student asked over the holidays, “Mr. Thomas, How do I say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in Latin?” Here is my reply: ================================================= As for Merry Christmas, I would go with: felicem natalem Christi! It’s often...

Back to work.

Well… the party’s over.  Time to get back to work. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! If you are in any of my classes, we will be back to work on Monday.  Or, if you have decided to learn Latin this year, we will be back to work...