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This week, I heard back from my first ICCG cohort, and we celebrated their excellent results together. This made me think about access to classical Greek and all the people who miss a chance to learn because of misunderstandings about who can and can't do it. Let us be honest: Have you been told that Greek is only reserved for the most clever of all students and that you can only do it if you attend a highly selective school? This is simply not true, although I have heard it more times than I can count! Classical Greek is a language like any other, and it is accessible and enjoyable. I engage all four skills in my lessons, and students make outstanding progress because they love ancient history and engage deeply with Greek mythology. I have created small group courses to nurture this love of learning. I cap them at 3-5 students because I want everyone to have a chance to participate and receive personal attention. Because groups are small and numbers low, it is a bit of a juggle from the point of view of logistics, so please bear with me while I try to arrange the dates and times: Registration is now open for courses starting in September. There will be a course starting from scratch with an option to sit the ICCG in 2025 (fast-track, ideal for A-Level students) and a slower pace course for those who are in KS3 and KS4 and have extra time. I am also trying to arrange group sessions for post-beginners, so please reply to this email to check suitability and book your spot if you have not done so yet. Other courses taking placeI am currently fully booked for one-to-one tuition, but if you need a booster for Latin GCSE revision, registration is currently open for my self-paced Grammar Revision course. Beyond explanations and plenty of active practice, I will be behind the scenes answering students' questions and creating new material if needed. This course is going to be upgraded in October, and there will be a price change, so if you want to secure it for £97 now is the time to get it:
If you are thinking about starting in September, please arrange your complimentary consultation as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. in proximum! Magistra Ana |
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