The Latin language is a little bit (just a little) like the alien language from the film. At least it is from the perspective of us speakers of Modern English.
Pluck the Day
Now, I can't deny that "seize the day" sounds a lot more inspiring than "pluck the day." How does one pluck a day, anyway? Here's where it pays to go to the source. What exactly is Horace getting at in the eleventh poem in his first book of odes?
What’s New? Podcasts . . .
Podcasts allow you to listen to the written word even when your eyes aren't free to look at the parchment, and even when the narrator isn't present. Just imagine what Cicero or Vergil could have done with podcasts.
I’d Rather be in an Apple Tree
We can't understand what we don't even know. We can't draw valid conclusions if we don't have the facts. Memorization gives us the matter to feed our cogitations.
Gettysburg, Bishops, Androids, and Latin?
The Connection Gettysburg, Bishops, and Androids. What, you may wonder, is the connection? And what do they have to do with Latin? Well, as we'll see, Latin is the connection. Allow me to explain. https://vimeo.com/952952871?share=copy Gettysburg, Bishops, Androids, and Latin? What's the connection? Well, let me tell you . . . Let's start with Gettysburg. I'm … Continue reading Gettysburg, Bishops, Androids, and Latin?
What’s the Best Book? Survey of Latin Textbooks
What's the best way to teach (or learn) Latin? Regardless of our particular pedagogical philosophy, most of us feel the need to employ a textbook in some capacity. I've used a wide variety of textbooks as a student, a teacher, a parent, and a tutor. I'm hoping to share the fruit of that experience here.
Latin Textbook Reviews: How to Choose
Latin has far more importance than simply the language of ancient Rome. The Latin language, its literary influence, and the historical and cultural connections that come with it have been an intrinsic part of western culture for the past two millennia.
Latin Pronunciation: Why I Like the Ecclesiastical Mode
Latin Pronunciation: Two Methods Latin pronunciation can be tricky. For instance, how do we pronounce veni, vidi, vici? Is it “vaynee, veedee, veechee” or “waynee, weedee, weekee”? Well, now, that depends. The problem is, while the Latin language itself hasn’t changed much over the past two thousand years, we’ve pronounced it any number of ways. … Continue reading Latin Pronunciation: Why I Like the Ecclesiastical Mode
Time Travel is Real
Time travel is real. You can go back in time. All you need to do is learn Latin.