In a manner of speaking : the story of the English language
Haylock, Charlie2017
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Total copies: 1
Why do we have so many dialects in England? Why do we not all speak in standard English? How has our history shaped and influenced the language we speak today? 'In a Manner of Speaking' is a fun and fascinating exploration of spoken English that will answer these questions and many more. Following history through from the Roman conquest to the British Empire, the chapters explore the beginnings of spoken English, how each invading force brought different sounds to the language, and how the English tongue has evolved over time.
Main title:
In a manner of speaking : the story of the English language / Charlie Haylock & Barrie Appleby.
Author:
Haylock, Charlie, authorAppleby, Barrie, illustrator
Imprint:
Stroud, Gloucestershire : Amberley, 2017.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes QR code.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781445663821 (pbk)
Dewey class:
427
Language:
English
BRN:
2465817