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A 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…
Read MoreMastering Latin Declensions Shouldn’t Be So Scary!
When you hear the words “Latin declensions” do you start to shiver? For a long time, I had no idea what that even meant, so it sounded even scarier! The reality is that the ideas involved with declensions in English, but since it’s our native tongue, we don’t give it much thought unless we hear…
Read MoreIdentifying the Gender of Latin Nouns – an Infographic
Finding the gender of Latin nouns can frustrate even the most eager new student of the language. With an understanding of a few simple rules, your student will soon be breezing their way through identifying the genders of any noun. Latin Noun Genders Want to print it out? Click here for a PDF download that…
Read MoreThe Verdant Beauty of a Christmas Tree
Christmas music warms my heart like no other. The lyrics are packed with rich truths that lend themselves to unique opportunities for contemplation year after year. Even songs that are so familiar, ones that you think couldn’t possibly offer new insights, can surprise you with new and exciting truth. My kids and I stumbled across…
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