Latin's Grandmother Tongue

source: https://athenaeumamidstthereeds.com/2013/09/latins-grandmother-tongue/

Making headlines today in the field of linguistics is this fascinating approximation of what Proto-Indo-European (PIE) might have sounded like. Of course, there's really no way to verify its authenticity (as all of the native speakers of PIE are long gone), but it does offer an interesting glimpse into some of the phonetic influences that may have eventually descended into Latin.

What Does Charlotte Mason Say about the Value of Latin?

The mere thought of teaching Latin is daunting to most homeschooling parents. This is understandable-few parents have studied it themselves and no one speaks Latin anymore! Why should we study it?!? I regularly see this question pop up in the AmblesideOnline Facebook group and in the AO Forum.

Speaking the Vulgate: John 1:1-7

Salvete Omnes! So it's late, and I've been over-critiquing my pronunciation ad nauseam ...so here it is, ready (or not) because I'm going to bed and entering Weekendville. I hope this is helpful in distinguishing between the two major pronunciation styles.

What Does Charlotte Mason Say about the Value of Latin?

Speaking the Vulgate: John 1:1-7

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