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The English language : a guided tour of the language

By: David CrystalPublication details: London ; Penguin Books ; c2002 Description: xii, 312 p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN: 9780141003962Subject(s): 1. English language -- HistoryDDC classification: 420.9 CRY
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English Staff Reference English Staff Reference Villa College Library
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Contents

1. The English language today
Pt.1. The structure of English
2. Grammar
3. Vocabulary
4. Pronunciation
5. Spelling
Pt.2. The uses of English
6. Language variety
7. English at play
8. The effect of technology
9. Personal English
Pt.3. The history of English
10. Old English
11. Middle English
12. Early modern English
13. English around the world
14. English today
15. English tomorrow

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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