Darren Lester

Languages · Pedagogy · Classics · Folklore

Words & Roots


Words are more than the building blocks of language. They carry histories, reveal connections between ideas and offer clues to meaning. By understanding how words are formed and how their component parts relate to one another, we can develop a deeper understanding of vocabulary and become more confident, independent readers.

Words and Roots explores the 9 languages that Darren speaks and some of the more interesting facts and ideas his language research uncovers.

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