2007 is the fifth year of The Language Report's publication and provides a unique opportunity to look back at five years' worth of developments in all aspects of language, charting both small and dramatic changes in areas as diverse as punctuation and political jargon. The Language Report 5 not only takes a historical long view, comparing the state of English a hundred years ago with the present day, but also includes a smaller retrospective snapshot of the last five years to reveal new beginnings in the language's evolution as well as concentrated examples of continuing long-term change. Both approaches provide an excellent vantage point from which to take a predictive look at English in the future. Each year The Language Report - eagerly awaited by language enthusiasts everywhere - includes chapters on new areas in which English is developing in interesting ways (such as the language used in the advertising of cosmetics in 2005). The celebratory 2007 edition will continue to broaden the survey, taking in for example the language of food and drink, advertising and marketing, and the influence of celebrity culture.
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I can thoroughly recommend this petite but thoughtful book for English teachers, school libraries, and anyone who has an interest in words and quirky formulations. (Victoria Elliott, National Association for the Teaching of English )
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By F. Walter
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The sub title is 'English on the move 2000-2007' which is an accurate description of an interesting book as a one off. However, much of the content is a rehash of the previous books going back to 2003. If you have the earlier books there is not much point in this one. If you haven't read the earlier ones this is good.
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By Chasamatazz
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If you have even a vague interest in how the English language evolves, this book is for you. Charting the rise (and fall) of English, how it has been influenced by multicultural communities, the online world, and how in turn it has influenced their development.
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This expert in English is so worth reading. I didn't read it more than once though. This expert in English is so worth reading. I didn't read it more than once though.
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