Types of word – Introduction continued
The first parts of the English language which we’ll cover are the different types of words that exist.
The English language is made up of nine different types of word, each with its own name, rules of use, and roles. These are commonly referred to as “parts of speech” or “word classes”.
In the following pages we’ll explore these words, and address several useful approaches for introducing them to students:
📝 Exercise: Above are the different types of words used in the English language. See if you can define, and write down 3 examples for each one before we start the lesson. At the end, you can come back and check your notes to see how well you did.
In the next few pages we’ll look into these in further detail.