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Latin for the little guys?
I received this inquiry on Facebook: I haven't purchased a Latin program for my kids. My oldest is currently in 3rd grade. I am ready to buy now, but still not sure which one. I'm feeling very overwhelmed by the choices. I just want to feel secure in picking a...
Why You Should Run Away
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 had stayed no where longer than four years. Two years, actually, was the average. We lived for four...
Latin Graduation Quotes
Every now and then I get requests like this one. Hi! I want to put a Latin message on my daughter's Graduation sign for our yard. Do you have any ideas? Thanks! Here is my reply: How about "Per aspera ad astra." It means, to the stars through difficulties. Or,...
The Latin Bible?
This question popped up on Facebook today: We just purchased Visual Latin and love it so far (on lesson 5 now). What Latin Bible do you recommend? I want to purchase one for my daughters who are studying Latin (along with me). Here is my reply: Glad to hear you are...
City
Excellent video about Roman urban development. David Macaulay is the author and artist behind the book, City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction. https://youtu.be/9K7Yds8bWz4
Podiatrist
Chiropodist: a podiatrist. The word chiropodist has essentially dropped from English. It lost its job to podiatrist. A chiropodist was a hand and foot doctor. The word comes from the Greek words for hand, χείρ (pronounced, kheir) and foot, ποδός (pronounced,...
Pedestal
Pedestal: In architecture, the lowest part of a column or pillar. The pedestal sustains a column and serves as its “foot.” A pedestal is a support structure, a base. We can use the word pedestal figuratively as well. When we put someone “on a pedestal,” we are...
After Visual Latin?
I received this question: Hi. After a student has completed Visual Latin 1 & 2, is there a particular program/level that you would recommend they move to? What is the next step after Visual Latin? Thanks! Here is my reply: Hi, Melissa! I do have some...
Preparation for Henle?
I received this question: Will you have any materials or preparation information prior to the beginning of the online course scheduled to begin this fall? Here is my reply: Hi, Debra! If at all possible, try to get through the first 15 to 20 lessons of Visual Latin...
Cephalopod
Cephalopod: the squid, the octopus, or the cuttlefish. The Greek word, κεφαλή (kephale) means, head. Combine this word with the Greek word for foot, ποδός (podos), and you’ve got a cephalopod. That’s right. A cephalopod is a “head-footed” creature. Or, perhaps a...
