David Crystal

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

David Crystal, world authority on the English language, presents a lively and factual account of the rise of English as a global language and explores the whys and wherefores of the history, current status and future potential of English as the international language of communication. English has been lauded as the most 'successful' language ever, with 1,500 million speakers worldwide; but Crystal avoids taking sides and tells the story in a measured but engaging way, backed by facts and figures. This new edition of his classic book includes new material (on the vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation of New Englishes), footnotes, new tables, and a full bibliography. There are updates throughout. This is a book for anyone of any nationality concerned with English: teachers, students, language professionals, politicians, general readers and anyone with a love of the language.

English as a Global Language

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Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.

Category - Non Fiction / History

Format - Paperback

Condition - Good

Listed - A month ago

Est. Publication Date - Jul 2003