Caesar’s Gallic Snore

I received this question: I might have contacted you last year about Latin, I cannot recall. At any rate, my goal is to have my children be able to read ancient Latin texts and translate them into English. They have had a bit of Henle I and I think it is safe to say...

How to pronounce the Latin alphabet.

Someone emailed me recently.  She wanted to know how to pronounce the Latin alphabet. I should have sent her this: Yep.  You read that correctly.  That is how you pronounce the Italian alphabet.  Correct.  And, that is also how the catholic church pronounces the Latin...

Happy Mother’s Day!

Every Saturday I send out a “Tip of the Week”.   Unless, I don’t. Yesterday was a long day. I was exhausted and mentally foggy.   At the end of the day, I crashed, forgetting to send a “Tip of the Week.” So, I’m sending one out this...

Two very common questions…

I received two very common questions: 1. Do you have a recommendation for a good Latin-English Lexicon that the kids can use? Mine are Latin-German so not as helpful. 2. Will you give some info on your pronunciation on the “c”. I hear it has the...

Which class?

I received this question: I am wondering what your thoughts would be for my daughter regarding Latin.  She is currently taking Latin 1B through the Lukeion Project (Wheelock’s Latin).  She’s has a high B average.  She would like to continue Latin studies...