Clear and Thorough Clear and thorough are the first words that come to mind when I think of Jenney's First Year Latin. No, those words don't evoke a sense of excitement. But excitement is not the reason that this textbook series dominated high school Latin programs in the mid-late twentieth century. Excitement only goes so far. … Continue reading Clear and Thorough: Jenney’s 1st Year Latin Review
Nothing is Free, Latin Scholars, Except . . .
Nothing is Free Nothing is free in this world, nihil gratis . . . at least that's what they say. I'm here to tell you that something is free, at least until March 6th. That is, my "Mastering the Ablative Case" Udemy course is available at no expense to you for the next month. Why … Continue reading Nothing is Free, Latin Scholars, Except . . .
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