Etymology Course
This course equips educators and language enthusiasts with practical skills in etymology to enhance teaching and communication through word origins.

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 clear and interesting language teaching. You will learn to pick strong words, follow their roots from Latin, French, and Germanic languages, create simple etymological profiles, and check main sources like the OED and EEBO. You will end by writing correct, easy-to-understand dictionary-style entries and preparing classroom activities and materials that are ready to use.
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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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