Now that we have had our first Latin grammar and vocabulary quizzes for the year, I thought I would remind you of some ways to improve your scores. I always say that the more senses you use (see, touch, speak, etc.) the easier it will be to memorize your words:
1. Write your words out over and over until you can do it without looking at your notes.
2. Have a friend or family member quiz you out loud. Have them say the word in English (to call) and you say the Latin (voco, vocare, vocavi, vocatum).
3. Make some flash cards, either the “old fashioned” kind with index cards or get an app from your phone.
4. Make a friend in the class and form a study group. Many of my Latin students meet in the library after school to study together. I can also pair you up with and advanced Latin student to help you out. Please see me if you are interested in this.
5. Use some of the online tools for our book that will help you do drills to memorize the words. Click here for some vocab. and grammar games.
Well, that’s it for today. Keep up the great work. Do you have any other study tips for your fellow students? I would love to hear them in the comments!
Magistra Beck 