Don't Believe A Word - From Myths to Misunderstandings - How Language Really Works

Zusatztext Come for the myth-busting! stay for the lighthearted introduction to linguistics. David Shariatmadari ably demonstrates that there are plenty of fascinating things to learn about language without indulging in sensationalist headlines. Recommended for both language fans and anyone who enjoys learning about the hidden patterns in everyday life Informationen zum Autor David Shariatmadari is a writer and editor at the GUARDIAN. He read Linguistics at Cambridge University, and went on to study at the University of London, where he focused on neurolinguistics and sound change. He was awarded a Master's degree with distinction after completing his thesis in phonology. DON'T BELIEVE A WORD is his first book. Klappentext A mind-boggling journey through the phenomenon of language, busting nine common myths about humanity's greatest achievement - 'Wonderful' STEPHEN FRYA mind-boggling journey through the phenomenon of language, busting nine common myths about humanity's greatest achievement - 'Wonderful' STEPHEN FRY Zusammenfassung A mind-boggling journey through the phenomenon of language, busting nine common myths about humanity's greatest achievement - 'Wonderful' STEPHEN FRY

Product details

• Authors: David Shariatmadari, Shariatmadari David
• Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 20.08.2020
• EAN: 9781474608459
• ISBN: 978-1-4746-0845-9
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 194 mm x 26 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies; Linguistics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Usage & grammar guides, Grammar, syntax and morphology, Usage and grammar guides