Etymidion II - A Students' Workbook for Vocabulary Building

This text is a workbook in etymology and vocabulary building from Latin and Greek elements. An introduction which gives a brief description of the foreign influence on English vocabulary is followed by exercises in spelling, usage, and the histories of words. The Latin and Greek sections introduce students to word formation in the classical tongues. Numerous exercises are included to practice the principles of compounding words and the word elements. The new edition adds fuller explanations and numerous vocabulary notes to show interesting relationships of words and word groups as well as more exercises and review material, based on feedback from students in the class during the last five years.

About the author

C.A.E. Luschnig is Professor in the Department of Foreign Language and Literature at the University of Idaho.

Summary

This is a workbook in etymology and vocabulary building from Latin and Greek elements. An introduction which gives a brief description of the foreign influence of English vocabulary, is followed by exercises in spelling, usage and the histories of words.

Product details

• Authors: Cecelia Eaton Luschnig, C. A. E. Luschnig, Cecelia Luschnig, Cecelia Eaton Luschnig, L. J. Luschnig
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.07.1994
• EAN: 9780819193872
• ISBN: 978-0-8191-9387-2
• Dimensions: 212 mm x 282 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 585 g
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Teaching materials, hand-outs; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; English, Latin, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Language teaching & learning material & coursework, Historical & comparative linguistics, Language teaching and learning material and coursework, Usage & grammar guides, Usage and grammar guides, Ancient (Classical) Greek, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Spelling & Vocabulary, Historical and comparative linguistics, LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language, LANGUAGE STUDY / Latin, LANGUAGE STUDY / Ancient Languages