Last week, I attended the Bett festival of technology in education, and I was astounded by the new immersive technologies — I will leave my thoughts on AI for another week, but watch this space!

This got me thinking about connecting with Latin and the world of the Romans in our modern lives: it is easier than ever, and you do not even need sophisticated technology to get immersed.

But how do you motivate a teenager to practise some Latin and want to know more about the Romans?

Here are some tips I have put together for you this week:

• Watch a documentary for enjoyment and motivation. Pompeii The New Dig, currently on the BBC iplayer, is a fabulous way to immerse yourself in the past, and also to understand why we study it. It comes with great additional resources, including a high-quality interactive tour of Pompeii.
• Check out the free resources I have compiled in my blog post about online tools to learn Latin.
• Watch a TV show that showcases Latin, such as Barbarians on Netflix.

But how about staying active AND preparing for the GCSE exam? If your student is finding it hard to find the structure and motivation, my GCSE Revision Course will give them the tools to succeed.

And if you sign up before the end of tomorrow, they get to attend this month's live surgery to kickstart the journey!

Here is how the course can help:

• Straightforward Explanations: I break down tricky grammar into simple, clear examples, so it actually makes sense and feels doable.
• Covers Everything You Need: From parts of speech to case uses, verb conjugations, and even the dreaded subjunctive, this course has all the grammar essentials.
• Exam Tips You Can Use: I show how to answer grammar questions, avoid common pitfalls that make sure you pick up every mark in the exam.
• Boosts Vocabulary: You’ll get help with vocab, including those confusing words and memorable stories that make everything stick.
• Self-paced: Students can connect when it is suitable for them, but I am there to answer questions in the comments section.

You can reply to this email with any questions you have.

And before I go, I have a question for you: how much are you using AI? Do you use it all for Latin learning? I am currently exploring the available tools, and before I publish my compilation, I would love to hear what you have noticed. Is it working for you? Has it made study easier, or has it messed it up?

I am all ears!

In proximum!