Latin Lament: a reflection on the failures of mechanical learning

Hello all, a little update on my post from 6 months ago about learning Latin. I shared enthusiastically that I was embarking once again on an attempt to learn Latin. I had applied a tip that was ostensibly from a neurological expert to implant desires into the subconscious, and I acted on these suggestions with… Continue reading Latin Lament: a reflection on the failures of mechanical learning

Not for the first time

I’m trying to learn Latin and not for the first time. 7 years ago, I bought a Latin textbook at a used-book store, took it home, and imagined knowing how to read and speak this ancient tongue. At the same time, I took a class on English’s reception of Latin literature, listening to lectures from… Continue reading Not for the first time