Our Greek and Latin Roots (Awareness of Language) - Softcover

Morwood, James; Warman, Mark

 
9780521378413: Our Greek and Latin Roots (Awareness of Language)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521378419 ISBN 13: 9780521378413
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1990

Synopsis

Latin and Greek are often called 'dead' languages. Our Greek and Latin Roots gives the lie to the myth by taking its readers on a journey of exploration through their own language. It charts the historical spread of the classical languages throughout the English-speaking world and encourages students to take an active role in uncovering just how central a part they play in giving English the shape it has today. Full of fascinating information and stimulating exercises, Our Greek and Latin Roots is entirely accessible to teachers and students with little or no knowldge of classical languages.

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Book Description

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.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1990
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521378419
ISBN 13 
9780521378413
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
56

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