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Culture & Etymology Presentation (and Create Your Own Word Assignment)
Create Your Own Word Example
Latin Root Words and Roman Numerals Presentation
Roman Culture, History, and Language Webquest Links
Create Your Own Word Example
Latin Root Words and Roman Numerals Presentation
Roman Culture, History, and Language Webquest Links
This video breaks down some of the amazing cultural statistics across the globe, taking a look at languages spoken, educational and religious patterns, and economic trends.
We've all wondered it, now wonder no more!
If "oct" means 8, then why is October the 10th month?
You thought these words were related...but you were wrong! But where do they come from anyway?
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This video talks all about the practical side of etymology and describes where everyday words we use come from.
Another great video on etymology. Such fun stories of word origins!
Yes, where did that word come from?
Who knew these English words came from the same origin? How strange!
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Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start.
This video tells you all about a way that we get new words, and even includes some fun examples!
Did you know we have English words that are redundant (mean the same thing) but some are "snobby" and others are "common?"
Check out this TED-Ed video about how languages change.
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