Etymology Course
This course equips educators with skills to integrate etymology into language teaching, enhancing precision and engagement through word origins and practical applications.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This short Etymology Course teaches you how to use word histories for precise and engaging language teaching. You will learn to pick impactful words, trace origins from Latin, French, and Germanic roots, create clear etymological profiles, and assess key sources like the OED and EEBO. You will end by drafting accurate, learner-friendly dictionary-style entries along with ready-to-use classroom activities and materials.
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Develop skills
- Build etymology profiles: trace origins, shifts, and cognates with precision.
- Evaluate etymology sources: compare dictionaries, spot weak evidence fast.
- Draft learner-friendly entries: clear etymology notes for advanced users.
- Design classroom tasks: use word histories to teach meaning, form, and register.
- Select and justify target words: motivate Latin, French, and Germanic choices.
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