William C. Michael

In lesson 10, we learned the general precepts of the declensions of Latin nouns. In the last lesson, we studied the first declension of Latin nouns. In this lesson, we will study the second declension. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Lesson 1. Latina nomina secundae declinationis in syllabas -er, -ir, -ur, -us, -um exeunt, ut faber, vir, satur, populus, praemium, et sic declinantur. Translation: Latin nouns in the second declension end in in the syllables -er, -ir, -ur, -us, -um, as faber, vir, satur, populus, praemium, and are thus declined. Singular Number Plural Number … Continue

The lesson below belongs to the Classical Liberal Arts Academy’s Greek Reading I course. In this course, we study the Gospel of St. John in the New Testament. Students wishing to master the lesson below are to complete translation exercises daily from Greek into English and English into Greek, until every Greek word and its English meaning are memorized. Text 11 εἰς τὰ ἴδια ἦλθεν, καὶ οἱ ἴδιοι αὐτὸν οὐ παρέλαβον. 12 ὅσοι δὲ ἔλαβον αὐτόν, ἔδωκεν αὐτοῖς ἐξουσίαν τέκνα θεοῦ γενέσθαι, τοῖς πιστεύουσιν εἰς τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ, 13 οἳ οὐκ ἐξ αἱμάτων οὐδὲ ἐκ θελήματος σαρκὸς οὐδὲ ἐκ θελήματος … Continue

In this lesson, we will continue the study of the declension of nouns in Latin. We will study each of the five declensions in future lessons, but in this lesson, we will study the first declension. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Read the lesson from beginning to end. Study each rule with its examples for mastery. Memorize the rules (if possible). Complete the lesson assessment. Lesson 1. Substantiva declinationis primae nominandi casu exeunt in –a, et sic declinantur. Translation: Substantive nouns of the first declension end, in the Nominative case, in –a, and are … Continue

Lesson In this lesson, we will study a discussion between a Latin schoolmaster (magister) and a boy (puer). This discussion will get us started in our Latin Vocabulary course. The magister begins, and says, (1) “Veni, puer, disce sapere.” The boy responds to the master and asks, (2) “Quid hoc est – ‘sapere’?”. The master answers and explains, (3) “Intelligere recte, agere recte, et eloqui recte omnia necessaria.”. The boy then asks, (4) “Quid docebit me hoc?”, and the master answers, (5) “Ego, cum Deo.” The boys asks, (6) “Quomodo?” and the master answers, (7) “Ducam te per omnia. Ostendam … Continue

Please note that the text below was automatically produced from the video above. As you look around and start to learn about real classical Catholic education, I’m pretty certain that you grew up with a modern education and had that experience in a modern school that left you with a bad taste in your mouth. As far as education was concerned, you’ve probably had that experience where you you felt like a course or a number of courses you were taking didn’t make any sense. You really didn’t know what the purpose of your studies was, you didn’t think that … Continue

In this lesson, we will begin the study of the declension of nouns in Latin. We will study each of the five declensions in future lessons, but in this lesson, we learn several general rules that apply to all nouns. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Read the lesson from beginning to end. Study each rule with its examples for mastery. Memorize the rules (if possible). Complete the lesson assessment. Common Precepts 1. Nomina composita fere instar simplicium declinantur, ut vir, viri; triumvir, triumviri; prudens, prudentis; imprudens, imprudentis. At quaedam id non servant, ut sanguis, … Continue

In this lesson, we will study articles 67 and 68 in Algebra I. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Read the lesson once through, out loud. Study the lesson point by point for mastery. The Associative Property of multiplication (Article 67) In Arithmetic, we learn that the product of two factors is the same, no matter which factor is used as the multiplier or the multiplicand. In other words, the order in which the factors are set has no effect on the product when they are multiplied. In Algebra, we can demonstrate this principle and … Continue

In this lesson, we study Aesop’s fable of “The Man and His Two Wives”. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Read the fable aloud once. Watch the lesson Tutorial. Study the fable for mastery. Paraphrase the fable. Identify the moral of the fable. Reflect on an example of how this fable help you to live well. Lesson In a country where men could have more than one wife, a certain man, whose head was fast becoming white, had two, one a little older than himself, and one much younger. The young Wife, being of a … Continue