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by David Crystal (Author) "In the glorious reign of Queen Elizabeth (the first, that is, from 1558 to 1603), the number of English speakers in the world is thought..." (more)

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Penguin; 2nd Revised edition edition (28 Mar 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0141003960
ISBN-13: 978-0141003962
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.2 x 1.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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'A splendid blend of erudition and entertainment' THES

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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

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A non-fiction book I couldn't put down! David Crystal, with his reputation as a linguistics guru, presents a remarkably accessible and entertaining jolly into the background of the english language. It would have been so easy to blind us with science and technical terms but this book engages you throughout. The English language belongs to us all and the book certainly made me both feel that and make me want to delve a bit deeper ... in fact: I've just placed an order for another of his books!

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For so long during my English Language A Level i put off reading this book. Yet now i have finished and i am starting my English degree next year, i am reading it. I have to say that this is a great introduction to an A Level course in English, and for those who just want to know more about the language we speak.

It includes information on grammar, vocabulary, RP, spelling, the uses of English now and the history of English. It is a fascinating read.

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