Learning English Vocabulary Prefixes: re- pre- and pro-
Jan 12, 2026
Explore the fascinating world of prefixes like re-, pre-, and pro-! Discover how re- means 'again' with terms like reuse and reheat. Learn about pre- for 'before' through examples such as pre-packed meals. Dive into pro- which indicates support, featuring words like proactive. Engage your brain with a fun quiz on these prefixes, testing your new vocabulary knowledge. It's an enlightening journey through the power of language!
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Learn Prefixes From Context
- Listen for examples in context to infer prefix meanings, as the programme does with Katie's clip.
- Use real sentences to spot prefixes like re-, pre- and pro- and learn their usage.
Teachers Reuse Cereal Boxes
- Katie describes how preschool teachers reuse cereal boxes to make models with children.
- This concrete example shows creative recycling in early education settings.
Re- Means 'Again' Or Repeat Action
- The prefix re- means 'again' and creates verbs like reuse, reheat and re-educate.
- Re- can mean teaching or doing something again, or encouraging different behaviour through repetition.