Etymology and Word Histories for English Language Practice Course
Master etymology and the origins of words through a practical study of borrowings, root types, and semantic shifts. Trace Norman French, Old Norse, Latin, Greek, and global loanwords; explore Proto-Indo-European reconstruction, phonetic mapping, and historical orthography. Develop research methods, source evaluation, and classroom-ready explanations with templates, timelines, and word maps. Short, high-impact lessons deliver clear, applicable insights for analysis, teaching, and communication.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate recognized by MEC
What will I learn?
Master etymology and the origins of words through a practical study of borrowings, root types, and semantic shifts. Trace Norman French, Old Norse, Latin, Greek, and global loanwords; explore Proto-Indo-European reconstruction, phonetic mapping, and historical orthography. Develop research methods, source evaluation, and classroom-ready explanations with templates, timelines, and word maps. Short, high-impact lessons deliver clear, applicable insights for analysis, teaching, and communication.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Etymology literacy: trace English word origins across families and borrowings.
- Borrowing analysis: identify Norman French, Latin, Greek roots shaping English.
- Research toolkit: verify histories with OED, databases, and language corpora.
- Pedagogical craft: concise, classroom-ready etymology entries.
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