What to do when the students are anxious for winter break? Here is a powerpoint of the 12 Days of Christmas, using pictures and the words in Latin. There is enough time for them to translate and also sing along! This translation comes from the Chattertocks at Brown University, who sang it every year at the Brown Carol program. This is great also for teaching present participles and ordinal numbers. A win for students and teachers.
Vase animations, language complexity, and Greek dances: Links for April 17
April 17, 2014
These folks have animated Greek vases. A fascinating look at the complexity of languages as they travel farther from Africa. The aesthetics of ancient Greek