Our Greek and Latin Roots (Awareness of Language) [Paperback]

James Morwood (Author), Mark Warman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521378419 | ISBN-13: 978-0521378413 | Publication Date: November 30, 1990

Latin and Greek are often called "dead" languages. But their influence can be seen throughout the language we use today, and a knowledge of our classical roots is essential to a proper understanding of the construction of English. This book charts the historical spread of Latin through Britain and the world, and encourages students to take an active role in exploring the ways in which Latin and Greek have helped give English the shape it has today. Our Greek and Latin Roots is full of fascinating information and stimulating exercises, all of which are accessible to teachers and students with little or no knowledge of classical languages.

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Latin and Greek are often called 'dead' languages. Our Greek and Latin Roots takes readers on a journey of exploration through their own language, helping them to uncover just how central a part Greek and Latin play in giving English the shape it has today. Full of fascinating information and stimulating exercises, this book is entirely accessible to teachers and students with little or no knowledge of classical languages. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (November 30, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521378419
• ISBN-13: 978-0521378413
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #926,330 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our Greek and Latin Roots, Morwood and Warman, August 25, 2003

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This review is from: Our Greek and Latin Roots (Awareness of Language) (Paperback)

Historically informed and aimed at developing an interest in the origins of English words probably in younger scholars, this book is engaging for adults as well. I found it consistently interesting as an introduction to the various sources of the English language and the extent of the contributions of each. Recommended for thinking youngsters and those who guide them.

31 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An awakening to language, January 19, 2001

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Mark Kortenoever (Philipsburg, St. Maarten Netherlands Antilles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Our Greek and Latin Roots (Awareness of Language) (Paperback)

Words have always facinated me. After reading this book and following the exercises as was suggested in the book have created for me, a much deeper yearning to further enter into Greek & Latin. Living in the Caribbean is already quite interesting because of the many different languages and dialects. I myself speak more than one language but to really take the time and make comparisons to words and understanding the stems, roots really gets me going. It's a fabulous way to get any true lover of words, history and understanding of who and what we are all about absolutely going. Great way to get started.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars our greek and latin roots, May 14, 2007

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Raul G. garcia - See all my reviews
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it's a very good review of history of our greek and latin roots as well as explaining greek and latin roots