English has more Latin words than you think.


19 Aug 2026 Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris
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You speak more Latin than you think. Not only are the many French words in English derived from Latin, but almost 30% of our vocabulary comes directly from the language of the Romans. In this episode, Rob and Jess explore how those words got there, what they literally mean, and whether we are using them correctly.

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==LINKS==
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