Book Review #5: First Year Latin by Robert Henle

by | Mar 23, 2017 | Education, Latin

Some time ago, my students and I finished reading First Year Latin by Robert Henle. I used to read this book every year. First things first.  Praise where praise is due. First Year Latin by Robert Henle will take you to a New Testament reading level.  Sort of.  More...

Am I doing okay?

by | Dec 28, 2016 | Education, Latin

I received this question: Is it ok that I can’t translate very well at this point?   It will come eventually, right?   I just want to know if I am on track  OR  if should I spend extra time reading Lingua Latina and going over the vocabulary?    Here is my reply: Good...

This is a good way to do it.

by | Aug 19, 2016 | Latin

I received this question: My twins were in classical conversations and have a foundation from their challenge A & B program for the last two years but their local co-op program disbanded this year when they would have taken the entire Latin year of Henle I. I...

Good question.

by | Jul 27, 2016 | Education, Latin, Q&A

I received this question: If we choose the “no grading” option for your Latin class do I just buy a Lingua Latina answer book to correct myself? Here is my reply: The answer book is really not that helpful.  It is also completely in Latin.  At the...

Before you join an online class, read this.

by | Jul 27, 2016 | Education, Latin, Q&A

There is a little confusion about the online classes that I offer on my site. The classes that I offer on my site are not classes for the faint.   They are tough.   Very tough. If you are a true beginner to Latin,  or if you are younger than 13, begin with Visual...