Latin Helps
How to Create a Personal Latin Dictionary
There is really no better substitute for learning Latin declensions and conjugations than copying the forms over and over. Learning hard things can be tedious work! Anything that is tedious, I believe, needs to be jazzed up a bit with some fun colored pens, and it can become a game. This year I’m helping my…
Read MoreHenle’s 1st Year Latin Vocabulary Keyring Flashcards
One of the single most important tasks students of Latin can do is memorize the vocabulary. As parents/teachers, this is such an easy way to help them out even if we don’t know anything about Latin. While I still believe it’s important for students to make their own vocabulary cards, sometimes their handwriting leaves much…
Read MoreSetting Up Your Latin Resources
Finding success in your Latin studies starts with setting up your Latin resources well. While there are many ways to set up your resource, I thought I’d share how we set ourselves up for success. It’s easier to show you than to tell you, so check out the video and then there are closer pictures…
Read MoreA Student’s Perspective on Why to Study Latin
My son has fallen in love with Latin. Although he’s just a Sophomore this year, he’s inspired all of my Latin resources. I’ve asked him to write a student’s perspective on why the study of Latin is valuable. When I first began my adventures in Latin in 7th grade I had no idea what I…
Read MoreLearning Latin Like Nat Bowditch with Scripture
We’ve been reading through Carry On, Mr. Bowditch again this year together as a family, and once again I’m struck by Nat’s approach to learning Latin. I just love this book. Latin used to be the language scientists used to communicate their ideas. If you haven’t read Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, you really need to add it to…
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