The Secret Life of Language

The Secret Life of Language
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Publisher : Secret Life of
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 0228100925
ISBN-13 : 9780228100928
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Book Synopsis The Secret Life of Language by : Simon Pulleyn

Download or read book The Secret Life of Language written by Simon Pulleyn and published by Secret Life of. This book was released on 2018 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like its companion titles, The Secret Life of Language uses quirky illustrations, helpful diagrams and clear text to unlock the fascinating workings behind the development of the world's languages. Readers will gain insight into the extraordinary underlying stories and facts about the language (or languages) they speak, as well as those that they perhaps would like to learn. Six chapters cover all of the world's language groups from their historic origins to today as well as the physical mechanics of speech. Language is essential to us all -- spoken, heard, written, read -- no matter which we use. Today, cultures move and meld across the globe in waves of migration taking their languages with them. The Secret Life of Language is sure to pique the interest of all general readers, language learners and those curious about the future of language.


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