The English language
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The English language
（Penguin books）
Penguin, 2002
2nd ed
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A guided tour of the language
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注記
First published in Pelican Books 1988
Bibliography: p. [301]-305
Includes index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
This is the definitive survey of the English language - in all its forms. Crystal writes accessibly about the structure of the language, the uses of English throughout the world and finally he gives a brief history of English. The book has been fully revised and there is a fascinating new chapter on 'The effect of technology' on the English language. 'Illuminating guided tour of our common treasure by one of its most lucid and sensible professionals' The Times 'A splendid blend of erudition and entertainment' THES
目次
- The English language today - pidgins and creoles. Part 1 The structure of English: grammar - grammar and you
- vocabulary - how large is your vocabulary?
- pronunciation - received pronunciation
- spelling - spelling reform. Part 2 The uses of English: language variety - trucker talk
- English at play - sound symbolism
- the effect of technology - texting
- personal English - statistical laws. Part 3 The history of English: old English - casting the runes
- middle English - the origins of modern standard English
- early modern English - words then and now
- English around the world - British and American English
- English today - plain English
- English tomorrow
- appendices.
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