salve Reader! A couple of weeks ago, I received an invitation to speak at a very (very) popular podcast... in Latin. I was honoured. I was terrified. I worried about my Latin fluency under pressure, and declining seemed the best option. But I did not say "no". I constantly tell my students that languages are to be spoken and that making mistakes is part of the learning process. I also tell them that speaking Latin can be fun and not just an exercise in accuracy. And so I went on the podcast,...
20 days ago • 1 min read
salve Reader! You will have noticed I have been a bit quiet recently. No need to fret: I have not disappeared just before the mocks! I just had a longer-than-expected recovery from wisdom tooth extraction, so videos would have looked, let us say, interesting. But I am back, and for many schools, mocks are around the corner, so let me show you what I have in store! Today, I want to highlight some key resources and announce a free live event exclusively for parents of GCSE students that you...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
salve Reader! I am currently reassessing students' progress and individual plans while putting the finishing touches to the Latin GCSE Revision Course, and time is a bit tight at the moment. However, last Friday I attended such a powerful and motivating conference that I had to share a few ideas with you, including revision tips. Happy face after a whole day sharing my love for Latin If you know anything about me, you will have noticed that I am very big on making Latin accessible by using it...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
salve Reader! Half-term is around the corner (yes, it truly is!). For me, half-term is very busy with mock preparation and Oxbridge interview support, and I will be available for online tuition. But do not worry, as you have probably heard, I am flying to Naples to dive in a submerged Roman city (somebody pinch me!) and work on my next set of resources just before that. However, I am not going to leave without offering a few suggestions to help your student during this half-term. You might...
2 months ago • 1 min read
salve Reader! Many of you have been asking about my Introductory Latin course, so I am very happy to say that the next cohort will be starting in just a week, on October 12th. I have now opened registration, and spaces are limited, so please book quickly to avoid disappointment. The Introductory Latin Course in a Nutshell 24 lessons designed by a Qualified Teacher Direct access to me in the comment section to ask your questions Quizzes and activities to check your understanding An open door...
2 months ago • 1 min read
salve Reader! Before I delve into super-curricular activities and upcoming competitions, let me give you a bit of personal news: in two weeks I will be embarking on the trip of a lifetime! As you may have guessed from the lovely picture of Procida above, I am going to Italy to dive in Baiae and visit the underwater remains of what was once the playground of the Roman elite. I should get some quality time to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum and capture the pictures for the new e-book I am...
3 months ago • 2 min read
In this email: Upcoming events Invitation to language choices webinar: you really do not want to miss this! Career choices salve Reader! Here we are, September again! I would love to hear what you are up to this year: what are your goals? Is there a Classics event that you are particularly excited about? Yes, that includes examinations! I am most excited about my upcoming trip to Baiae to visit the submerged Roman city in October. But this is just one of many events this term: if you want to...
3 months ago • 2 min read
salve Reader! Parents often come to me with questions about the best language GCSE for their child: Is it enough to take just one language, modern or ancient? What combination of languages works best? Is it too difficult to get a 9 in any of the language GCSEs? How does the language you choose affect your chances for a Russell Group university, or for a course in particular? And what happens if you do not take any languages at all? Having celebrated outstanding GCSE results just a couple of...
4 months ago • 1 min read
salve Reader! First things first: results are coming. I will be available for consultation all day on the 14th and 21st, and will be offering advice and support around those dates if needed, as well as celebrating before we all have a well-deserved rest in preparation for the new school year. But before I disconnect for my holiday (yes, even Latin teachers must rest, even if said rest includes archaeological sites!), I wanted to share with you some exciting news: I have been invited to be...
4 months ago • 1 min read