The Word Odyssey
By alt2021jy | Updated: May 19, 2025, 6:42 p.m.
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"The Word Odyssey for Kids" is an engaging video series that explores the fascinating history behind everyday English words. It delves into why words like "doubt" and "people" have peculiar spellings and pronunciations, tracing their origins through historical influences. The introductory video takes viewers on a journey from the Celtic and Roman eras in England, through German, Viking, and Norman invasions, to the English migration to the New World. Each period introduced new words and spellings, creating the rich, sometimes confusing, tapestry of English we use today. The series promises to uncover hidden meanings, explain "random" letters, and foster appreciation for the unique spellings of common words.
Education
etymology,
language,
phonics,
spelling,
word origins,
irregularly spelled words,
orthography
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