Compound words - Intermediate Level

Compound words make English more expressive and precise. In this unit, you’ll learn how two words join together to create new meanings, from simple combinations like music + lyrics = song to descriptive compounds like sugar-free and kind-hearted. You’ll also practice hyphenated forms such as thirty-minute delay, which follow special grammar rules. By the end, you’ll be able to use compound words naturally in both speaking and writing.