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Strengthen Translation Skills with Latin Vocabulary Quizzes
The two things that make working through Latin translations faster are memorizing vocabulary and memorizing the paradigms (declensions of nouns and conjugations of verbs). I’ve seen this first hand as I have worked through Henle’s First Year Latin text with my son. He worked to memorize the vocabulary with flashcards, and I hoped that I could flip…
Read MoreLatin with Andy – Behind the Scenes
In 2017, my son and I launched ourselves out on a crazy adventure that surprised us beyond measure. To celebrate a year of loving learning Latin with people all over the world, we’re taking a moment to give you a glimpse behind the scenes of Latin with Andy. It All Began With Some Worksheets I…
Read More5 Things I Have Learned Being a Part of Latin With Andy
I asked Andy recently to write down his thoughts on what he’s learned over the past year in our journey of developing and launching Latin with Andy. It’s been quite and adventure, and I think you’ll enjoy hearing from his heart what God has taught him through this journey. Over the course of almost a…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for the National Latin Exam
For the past three years, my son Andy has been taking the National Latin Exam every spring. It’s a short, standardized test designed to assess a student’s understanding of the Latin language and culture. I like the test because it’s cheap (only $5 to take), but it offers an excellent testing experience for my homeschooler.…
Read MoreHow to Keep Up with Latin Studies Over A School Break
It’s winter break here, and it’s so tempting to just put the books away for a month and forget them. With all of the travel, extra events, and holiday fun, it’s easy to let the Latin studies slip. There are some simple ways to work in some brain training activities that will keep your mental…
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