Come with me as we explore common Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes that form the foundation of many English words. By understanding these building blocks, you’ll gain the tools to decode unfamiliar words with confidence!

✨Why Learn Latin Roots?✨

Decode New Words Instantly:
Understanding roots like "tele" (meaning "distant") empowers you to grasp the meanings of words like "television" and "telephone," making it easier to understand and use a broader vocabulary.

Strengthen Your Communication Skills:
With a deeper understanding of word origins, you’ll be able to express yourself more clearly and accurately in both spoken and written English.

Join us weekly as we delve into 8 new words, each derived from Greek roots. Through engaging discussions and activities, we'll build a strong working vocabulary that strengthens reading comprehension and boosts writing skills.

PLEASE NOTE -- Part I (Latin) and Part II (Greek) can be taken in ANY ORDER.

We will discuss:
✨ Syllable Division: Break down complex words into manageable parts.
✨ Definitions: Learn precise meanings that enhance understanding.
✨ Parts of Speech: Master how each word functions in a sentence.
✨ Synonyms: Expand your vocabulary with related words.

We will also practice reading words in context to understand their meanings.

After each class, the weekly word list and optional activities will be accessible for further practice and reinforcement, ensuring continuous growth beyond the classroom. 

TOPIC LIST
September
week of Sept 9: aud
week of Sept 16: cred
week of Sept 23: dic(t)
week of Sept 30: flect/flex

October
week of Oct 7: form
week of Oct 14: jec(t)
week of Oct 21: struct
week of Oct 28: tract

November
week of Nov 4: port
week of Nov 11: rupt
week of Nov 18: pens, pend, pond
NO CLASS week of Nov 25

December
week  of Dec 2: pel, puls
week of Dec 9: cap, ceit, ceive, cept
NO CLASS week of Dec 16th, 23rd, or 30th

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January
week of Jan 6: miss, mit
week of Jan 13: mov, mot, mob
week of Jan 22: plic, ply
week of Jan 27: sci

February
week of Feb 3: scrib, script
week of Feb 10: vers, vert
NO CLASS the week of Feb 17
week of Feb 24: vis, vid

March
week of March 3: voc, voke
week of March 10: claus, clude, cluse
week of March 17: sect
week of March 24: frater, mater, pater
week of March 31: quer, quest, quire, quis

April
week of April 7: vent
week of April 14: uni, bi
NO CLASS week of April 21
week of April 28: tri, quad, quar

May 
week of May 5: quint, sex(t), sept
week of May 12: oct, nona/nov, dec