An intro to word structure (morphology) with key to determining whether an English word or word family is derived from Latin.
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A word-watching tour through some of our favorite compound words.
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Read MoreA short tour through the French-derived English lexicon. The French language has had a huge influence on English and many words of French origin have made their way into the English language!
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Though infinitives might seem like a small grammar point, a good understanding of infinitives is critical for proper acquisition of your target language.