Etymology Course

What will I learn?

Open up the interesting world of words with our Etymology Course. It's made for people working in the Humanities who want to better understand how language has changed over time. You'll learn why understanding where words come from (etymology) is important. You'll also look at how words have changed in how they're spelled, how they sound, and what they mean. You'll follow where words came from and find their roots. You'll get good at doing research using old books and etymology dictionaries, and you'll learn how to write down what you find properly. This short, but good course will give you useful information about the cultural and historical things that have shaped language today.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Understand etymology terms: Learn the important ideas about how language has changed.

Look at how words have changed: Follow the changes in how words are spelled, how they sound, and what they mean.

Find out where words come from: Discover the roots and where different languages have influenced words.

Do etymology research: Use books, dictionaries, and articles well.

Write down what you find: Write short reports and mention where you got your information properly.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course aimed at personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.