12th July, 2010 - Posted by Karen Moore - No Comments
Recently I received an inquiry asking me to compare the popular Rosetta Stone program with Latin Alive. You can read my response in this post. In a nutshell the difference is immersion (Rosetta Stone) vs. grammar based (Latin Alive). These are two different approaches to teaching a language. Immersion: This means that you immerse yourself into a » Read More
9th July, 2010 - Posted by capress - No Comments
The DVD for Latin Alive Book 2 is now available from Classical Academic Press. For a limited time only you can purchase this new DVD for a discount of almost 30% off the list price! You can view a sample of the DVD here. Read More
9th July, 2010 - Posted by Karen Moore - No Comments
Kohl’s Departement store is sponsoring a vote contest called Kohl’s Cares. Participants can vote up to 20 times for the school of their choice. The top 4 schools will win $500,000 for their school. You can only vote 5 times for a single school. Click on the VOTE NOW button to » Read More
7th July, 2010 - Posted by Karen Moore - No Comments
The winners of the 2010 Terence Awards have been announced! The Terence Awards honor excellence in films created by classics students. You absolutely must take a look at what these talented young classicists have created. There are two categories for each age level: 1) Best use of Latin in a Film 2) Best Picture. Many » Read More
30th June, 2010 - Posted by Karen Moore - No Comments
Recently I was invited to sit down with Dr. Christopher Perrin for an interview on the study of Latin. We discussed a variety of topics including the benefits of Latin study, Latin pedagogy, teaching tips, the National Latin Exam, and even how I became hooked on this wonderful language. You can listen to the interview on Dr. Perrin’s own blog site, Inside Classical » Read More
22nd June, 2010 - Posted by capress - No Comments
Latin Alive Book 2 is now shipping! Read on for more details on this brand new addition to the LA series. Read More
21st June, 2010 - Posted by Karen Moore - 2 Comments
One year ago today the Latin Alive Yahoo Group was launched by Nancy, a Latin Alive fan in Vermont. Nancy had recently attended my “Latin for Teachers” seminar down here in Texas. We covered all of Latin Alive Book 1 in just one intense week of study. It was a blast! During the week Nancy had suggested the creation of a yahoo group where Read More
16th June, 2010 - Posted by Karen Moore - No Comments
The arrival of summer means bookfairs galore! Classical Academic Press has been present at a number of bookfairs across the country. There are still a number left for you to visit. Read on for a schedule of events, places, and dates. Read More
14th June, 2010 - Posted by Karen Moore - No Comments
This is a question I am asked a lot. Parents are often concerned about the typical “backwards slide” that naturally occurs during the summer. They are always looking for a few good tips on how to keep things “fresh” so students can begin the next year on the right foot. The challenge is finding a FUN and ENJOYABLE way Read More
9th June, 2010 - Posted by Karen Moore - No Comments
Here is a recent article by Stanley Fish, a columnist for the New York Times. The article puts forth a case for classical education by offering opinions from three modern books on the topic and Mr. Fish’s own personal experience. A Classical Education: Back to the Future I wore my high school ring for more than 40 years. It » Read More
Salve! Welcome to the Latin Alive! Blog. Our mission is to serve students, teachers, and parents as a helpful resource to discover the wonderful world of Latin. Latin is alive, and it is all around us. Each week author and Latin teacher Karen Moore will share resources, teaching tips, or fun stories that will bring a new level of energy to your Latin studies.