Jason loves his job. And he's an amazing teacher. Latin and Ancient Greek don't always sound appealing to teenagers. They sound hard, old, and generally un-fun. But J's class is different. Here's a quick story from his class yesterday.
Mr. Lichte: So iste means "that dastardly one." Does anyone use words like that these days? Do you guys even know what that means?
Class: Blank deer-in-the-headlights stares.
Mr. Lichte: How about "that sneaky person?" Do you guys ever say things like that?
Class: Blank deer-in-the-headlights stares.
Mr. Lichte: So John,* what would be a better word? Something you'd use that everyone would understand?
John: [Thinking...] A**hole.
Mr. Lichte: Absolutely not. You know that's not an adjective. We need an adjective. Try again.
John: [more thinking...] Sh*##y.
Mr. Lichte: Maybe we should just stick with iste.
*Name changed to protect the innocent (and creative).
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