Workbook to Accompany the Second Edition of Donald M. Ayers's English Words from Latin and Greek Elements: Revised Edition

by Marcia Lindgren and Helena Dettmer

For more than forty years, English Words from Latin and Greek Elements, by Donald M. Ayers, has shown thousands of students the way to a broader vocabulary by teaching them to recognize the classical roots found in many English words. When the second edition of that text appeared in 1986, it was joined by a workbook that has proven exceptionally popular in reinforcing those vocabulary skills. Each lesson in the Workbook complements the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816523185
• ISBN13: 9780816523184
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: University of Arizona Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Good understanding

I'm planning to use the text and workbook with my kids in high school. It provides a good understanding of the etymology of English words and how Greek and Latin roots affect the English language. This text is helpful for those seeking to improve both their spelling and vocabulary skills. The text could also help boost SAT and ACT scores while providing a well-rounded education.