Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook Download ELSA for free and get 7 days membership for free): https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Get 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership or 40% off of ELSA one year membership: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiago Summary In this episode, Thiago discusses the concept of word formation and how it can help you improve vocabulary in English. Word formation involves using affixes to transform words into different classes, such as nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs. Thiago explains the benefits of learning about affixes, including reducing word count, improving spelling, and decoding the meaning of longer words. He provides examples and encourages listeners to explore this topic further. Thiago also offers tips for studying word formation, such as using an English-to-English dictionary, making lists of words and their variations, and practicing with Cambridge exam prep materials. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:44 The Quick Way to Expand Vocabulary 04:39 Benefits of Learning Affixes 08:55 Decoding Meaning and Reducing Word Count 11:15 Exploring Word Variations 17:38 Word Formation in Context 21:33 Using Word Formation for Better Communication 26:56 Examples of Word Formation 29:21 Tips for Studying Word Formation 30:21 Cambridge Exam Prep for Word Formation 31:18 Closing Remarks Follow My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher.thiagoalencar Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/