Intro to Etymology: The History of Words!

Completed by 18 learners

Ages 10-15

Live One-Time Class

In this interactive one-time class, students will gain a window into the eye-opening world of etymology, the study of the origins of words!

Hassan's Language Corner

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5.0

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(26 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

1-4 learners per class

40 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Etymology is the fascinating study of where words come from and how they are interlinked with one another. For example, the words “manually” and “manicure,” both of which come from the Latin root man meaning “hand.” In fact, did you know that over 60 percent of all words in English have a Greek or Latin root? And that figure goes up to more than 90 percent when it comes to science and technology vocabulary!
 
In this one-time class, we’ll look at the roots of some common words that students probably already know and explore how we can build on this knowledge to understand the meaning of more advanced words. This is a vital skill for vocabulary retention that can help students become better thinkers and writers (not to mention test takers!) in the long-run!
 
I like to keep things as interactive as possible by showing visuals, drawing on the screen, and eliciting answers from learners. If your student is a bit shy and prefers not to be called on, that’s no problem - just let me know in advance! :)

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Meet the teacher

Hassan's Language Corner

Joined June, 2021

5.0

26reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Religious Studies from University of Chicago

Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Boston University

Hi everyone, I’m Mr. Hassan. It’s nice to (virtually) meet you! 

I love all things language and culture. 🚀 🌎  
 
I'm a Language Arts teacher with 7+ years of teaching experience. I've taught at two international colleges, a study abroad middle/high school, and online via Zoom, helping students from around the world become critical thinkers and great communicators. Here are some of the courses I’ve designed and led: The Art of Public Speaking, The Psychology of Human Interactions, Intercultural Communication, and Religion and Culture.

Do you know what a "polyglot" is? It's someone who knows several languages. In addition to English, I can speak Arabic, Spanish, Russian, and Urdu-Hindi. I particularly love learning about etymology, the study of the interconnected origins of words! For example, did you know the words "manually" and "manicure" are related since they both come from the Latin root "man" meaning “hand"? Pretty cool, huh?

In terms of my education, I have a BA in International Relations from Boston University, an MA in Religion from the University of Chicago, and a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA). 
 
I believe in putting students like you in the driver’s seat of their own educational journey. I ask a lot of questions in class to get learners to explore and discover new things on their own. 

I look forward to seeing you in our classroom soon!
 
Check out my social media channels:

-> YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/HassansLanguageCorner/
-> Instagram - @haslangcorner
-> Website/Blog - https://haslangcorner.com
 
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