The English language [a guided tour of the language]
David Crystal has revised his survey of the English language in all its forms. As well as the structure of the language, the uses of English throughout the world and a brief history, there is a new chapter on the effect of technology on the language.
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| Formato: | Libro |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Penguin Books
2002
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| Edición: | 2nd ed |
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| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://unika.unav.edu/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991000379719708016&context=L&vid=34UNAV_INST:VU1&search_scope=34UNAV_TODO&tab=34UNAV_TODO&lang=es |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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.
