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I was told recently about a school that was shamed into changing its school motto.

The motto was "l hear, I see, I learn" Nothing wrong with that per se. Unfortunately the motto was in Latin, and the Latin for "l hear, I see, I learn" is "audio, video, disco

wonderfulworldofmichaelford Obserwuj

What the f ck that's the best school motto ever change it back

copperbadge Obserwuj

Your yearly reminder that "l learn through suffering" can be translated into Latin as "Disco Inferno"

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[–] Jimbo@yiffit.net 1 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Reminder that you are allowed to swear on the internet, children

[–] lowleveldata@programming.dev 1 points 5 months ago

Ya fuck the censorship!

[–] Speculater@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I used to curse when I taught physics, and the students never once flinched. I was "monitored" by a supervisor who said it was highly unprofessional and disrespectful to cuss during lectures... So I quit.

You're going to insult my intelligence because I use an empathetic "this is fucking important" instead of a foot stomp? Nah bro.

[–] MacNCheezus@lemmy.today 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I used to teach math and would occasionally do the same. The students loved it, always got a laugh or at least a grin out of it, which is actually quite helpful to alleviate the pain the material was otherwise clearly causing them.

I’d say as long as it’s not overdone, it can actually be quite helpful as a teaching device, because it shows that you can empathize with your students and recognize their feelings about the subject.

[–] Kiosade@lemmy.ca 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Had an english teacher in college use the F word to great effect. He didnt drop it until several lectures in, and made sure to point out how effective it can be if it’s not overused.

[–] Szyler@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Fox?

[–] Kiosade@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 months ago

Wow dude, you used the hard “X” and everything. Not cool man, not cool!

[–] YarHarSuperstar@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Why do you care at all?

[–] Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.ee 1 points 5 months ago

There's one in every fuckin thread

[–] brokenlcd@feddit.it 1 points 5 months ago

Just put a cross as the school logo and we are set:

[–] MrJameGumb@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I know a great mascot they could use!

[–] Dwayne@feddit.de 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

He was a great guy. Cool entrance theme, cool dancing moves.

[–] pruwybn@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I don't think this is accurate, but it's pretty funny.

edit: to clarify, I meant I don't think the Google translation is accurate. But it sounds like the OP translation is not totally accurate either.

[–] name_NULL111653@pawb.social 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Google translate sucks at Latin... Discō is in no way "I am going." It could be translated as "I am learning (by means of, regarding, in some way relating to) hell/"The Inferno" (which could be taken symbolically as torture)." So yeah, they're stretching the grammar a bit, although I've seen worse in Cicero. A less poetic translation would be "Per dolorem disco," but that's nowhere near as funny to say aloud...

Source: 4 years of Henle Latin plus two years prior of grammar and vocabulary.

[–] quantumantics@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

As a Latin teacher I can back up your assessment; well done! And 100% agree on Cicero, especially his private letters.

[–] Dragster39@feddit.de 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Since it's rare to come across Latin teachers in the wild. I had Latin for four years and don't remember most of it but wasn't bad at it either I guess. How should I approach refreshing my knowledge and are there communities for like minded people who would like to help someone out?

[–] quantumantics@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Sadly I haven't seen any active communities here on Lemmy; Reddit has/had one (I haven't checked in on them in a long while though). As to what resources you would need for a refresher, I'd recommend something like Wheelock's Latin Reader, which is full of adapted and original texts to get you some practice. As to the grammar side of things, either a formal reference grammar like Allen and Greenough's or Bennet's. If you want something more structured, I'd recommend a collegiate textbook, such as A New Latin Primer (I use this with both my collegiate and (upper-level) high school students). Lastly, if you'd like some bite-sized refreshers on specific topics, Latin Tutorial on Youtube is a good resource. Hope that helps! Edit: Turns out Bennet's grammar is available at the Latin Library: https://www.thelatinlibrary.com/bennett.html

[–] Dragster39@feddit.de 0 points 5 months ago

Wow, thank you very much! Now I just hope that I can keep up the motivation!

But if I may ask, what got you into teaching Latin? From my limited point of view there are not many people really into it and most of the time it's a requirement for other fields.