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Words did not spring out of nowhere – the language we use has developed throughout history and the words you use come from many different places around the world. With a little knowledge you can work ...

Because a prude is prudent when it comes to sexual matters, you might take it for granted that “prude” and “prudent” have the same origins. But making that assumption “wouldn’t be prudent,” as the ...

With students gone for the day, sixth grade teachers Joy Ford and Ryan Rusk sat in a classroom discussing the Latin root temp. After determining that “contemporary” and “temporary” share the root, ...

You have seen the cartoons. A gaunt man in a white robe with a long white beard carries a sign that reads, “repent.” A smarty-pants caption accompanies the cartoon. For most people, repentance means ...

Letter Character:Learning the rules for adding suffixes can help you become better spellers. So here’s a quick recap of the ‘Rules for adding the suffixes-ment and –ly’ VO: Both –ment and -ly are ...

As I find myself lost in the world of podcasts while cooking or cleaning, I’ve often wondered: how did the word “podcast” come to be? It seems like such a modern term, but its origins reveal a ...

In this episode you'll discover what prefixes and suffixes are and how they change the meaning and function of words. The notes will provide you with common examples and you can practise your word ...