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PublisherUniversity of AriZona Press

ISBN-100816508992

ISBN-139780816508990

eBay Product ID (ePID)1280386

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Number of Pages290 Pages

Publication NameEnglish Words from Latin and Greek Elements

LanguageEnglish

SubjectVocabulary, Study & Teaching, Word Lists, Linguistics / Etymology

Publication Year1986

TypeNot Available

AuthorDonald M. Ayers

Subject AreaRéférence, Language Arts & Disciplines

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight14.9 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Edition Number2

LCCN85-028919

Dewey Edition19

Reviews"A book like [this] is evidently necessary in a time in which our education has slid down to a level nobody would have thought possible about half a century ago."-- General Linguistics, "A book like [this] is evidently necessary in a time in which our education has slid down to a level nobody would have thought possible about half a century ago." — General Linguistics, "A book like [this] is evidently necessary in a time in which our education has slid down to a level nobody would have thought possible about half a century ago." -- General Linguistics, "A book like [this] is evidently necessary in a time in which our education has slid down to a level nobody would have thought possible about half a century ago." -- General Linguistics

Number of VolumesAyers, Donald M.

Dewey Decimal422/.48

Edition DescriptionRevised edition,Expanded

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

SynopsisSince 1965, Donald Ayers' English Words from Latin and Greek Elements has helped thousands of students to a broader vocabulary by showing them how to recognize classical roots in modern English words. Its second edition, published in 1986, has confirmed that vocabulary is best taught by root, not rote. The importance of learning classical word roots is already acknowledged by vocabulary texts that devote chapters to them. Why a whole book based on this approach? Ayers' text exposes students to a wider range of roots, introduces new English words in context sentences, and reinforces vocabulary through exercises. It promotes more practice with roots so that students learn to use them as tools in their everyday encounters with new words. English Words is written from the standpoint of English; it neither attempts to teach students Latin or Greek nor expects a knowledge of classical languages on the part of instructors. Its success has been demonstrated at both the secondary and college levels, and it can be used effectively with students in remedial or accelerated programs. An Instructor's Manual (gratis with adoption) and a Workbook are also available., Since 1965, Donald Ayers' English Words from Latin and Greek Elements has helped thousands of students to a broader vocabulary by showing them how to recognize classical roots in modern English words. Its second edition, published in 1986, has confirmed that vocabulary is best taught by root, not rote. The importance of ...

LC Classification NumberPE1582.L3A9 1986

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by peseve_91
Dec 29, 2020
Loved by word nerds, maybe not so much by jocks (haha)
Gave book to wife as stocking stuffer. She was thrilled. We both are word nerds.
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