A bit of Roman gossip
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I have just published my latest video in easy Latin for GCSE students, which I had great fun recording. Even if you are not using this OCR set text, you can enjoy it with just some basic vocabulary. So go ahead! Once you have watched it using the link below, I would love to hear your thoughts on the resources you need to make your Latin learning and exam preparation journey successful. Do you prefer short stories? Or do gap-fill exercises work best for you? Are you perhaps a translation person? Or are you a prose composition convert? I would need to put my hand up for that one when it comes to grammar! However you learn Latin, just reply to this email and let me know what resources you need the most. I am currently updating my GCSE Grammar revision course as well as my resources on Patreon, and it would be great to help fill your gaps. And before you forget: do send me your requests for new resources! I am all ears. |
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