This is the Instructor's Manual for the second edition of Donald M. Ayers's English Words from Latin and Greek Elements, as revised and expanded by Thomas D. Worthen. It is intended as a guide to accompany Ayers's classroom text. It can be purchased here or requested gratis upon adoption of the text.
Cummins points out that since immigrant children arriving in English-dominant parts of Canada, take 5 to 7 years to bridge the vocabulary gap between themselves and Canadian-born children, then the two years of ESL education that they ...
History in English Words is his classic excursion into history through the English language. This popular book provides a brief, brilliant history of the various peoples who have spoken the Indo-European tongues.
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Excerpt from Six Thousand Common English Words: Their Comparative Frequency and What Can Be Done With Them In placing this book in your hands I ask for it a careful reading and serious consid cration.
Specially prepared to supplement the second edition of Ayers's text, this classroom-tested workbook contains a variety of exercises that reinforce the lessons in the text and help promote word-building skills.
This second edition of his valuable book has been completely reset in a format that improves its clarity and conciseness. Reviews of the earlier edition: "An excellent piece of work. . .