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...
11 days 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...
17 days 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 2 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...
2 months ago • 1 min read
July Newsletter salve Reader, As I went on to write this newsletter, I realised there has been quite a gap since the last one. Oooops! Or, as the Romans would say: eheu! No excuse, but it has been far from quiet here: dedicated students kept me on my feet, and the work we have done together will shape my offerings for the summer and beyond. And you may have noticed a change in colours... and even the logo! But that's not all. My new website will be better and more organised for sharing...
3 months ago • 1 min read
salve! I am often asked questions like "Why is Latin still being taught?" or "What is Latin for?" This is no wonder. In the past, plenty of people were taught Latin as if it were a game of Sudoku: here is a puzzle, here are some rules and off you go: figure it out. Indeed, why would one want to engage in that?! Languages are tools for communication, and people communicate through conversation and storytelling. Although some may love the challenge of solving puzzles, solving puzzles is often...
6 months ago • 1 min read
The last couple of weeks have been very busy getting everyone set up for revision, but I wanted to make sure I share my thoughts about how to succeed at this hectic time. Revision is not something you just sit down and start doing: revision takes planning, commitment and a whole lot of paper!!! Here is why: Without a plan, stress and exhaustion will quickly kick in. Without commitment, it is impossible to reach your goals. If you rely on quizzes and highlighters, the knowledge is going to...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Exploring new tech with Joanne Kaminski at Bett 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...
9 months ago • 1 min read