How language works es un libro escrito por David crystal tiene un total de 400 páginas , identificado con ISBN 9780141015521 How language works se publicó en el año 2007
Whats in a name? How do sounds become speech? What makes a word rude or polite? Is it possible to speak out of tune? How do we learn to read? These and hundreds of other questions are answered in renowned linguist David Crystals brilliant tour through the fascinating world of language. From eyebrow flashes to whistling languages, from baby talk to why the grocers apostrophe isnt such a bad thing after all, How Language Works sheds light on the endless mysteries of the language we speak, write and read every day.<
