Lecture on Word Formation by Teacher Pricks

Introduction

• Teacher Pricks introduces the concept of word formation in English.
• Targeted at pre-intermediate and intermediate English learners.
• Emphasis on learning how to use different types of words to improve English communication.
• Encourages subscribing to her channel for more lessons.

Word Formation Importance

• Focus on verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs, not prepositions or phrasal verbs.
• Mistakes in word usage are common at this level.
• Useful for professional scenarios, university, or living abroad.

Example Word: "Product"

• Product: A noun; refers to something that can be bought, made, or sold.
  • Example: "Dairy products."
  • Used in business contexts to refer to items available for sale.

Variations of "Product"

• Produce: A verb; refers to the action of making or creating.
  • Example: "Apple produces iPhones."
• Producer: A noun; a person or company that creates or makes goods.
  • Example: "Brazil is a great coffee producer."
• Production: A noun; the process of making goods.
  • Example: "Coffee production in Brazil."

Adjectives and Adverbs

• Productive/Unproductive: Adjectives; describe the ability to create or accomplish.
  • Example: "I am very productive in the morning."
• Productively/Unproductively: Adverbs; modify verbs to indicate efficiency of action.
  • Example: "Our team worked productively."

Additional Vocabulary

• Counterproductive: An adjective; refers to actions that have the opposite effect than intended.
  • Example: "Telling kids to be careful can be counterproductive."
• Productivity: A noun; the rate at which goods are produced.
  • Example: "My productivity level decreases after lunch."

Study Recommendations

• Create examples with newly learned words to solidify understanding.
• Customize dictionary examples to relate more personally.

Conclusion

• Teacher Pricks invites students to suggest words for future lessons.
• Encourages subscribing and sharing the lesson.