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 from the time of the Roman conquest through to the days of the British Empire, 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. This is not a manual on English grammar.
It is about how we came to speak our modern English, and why, even in the country of its birth, there are so many variations on the way the language is spoken. Witty, interesting and easy to read, In a Manner of Speaking is also superbly illustrated by renowned cartoonist Barrie Appleby.
| ISBN: | 9781445663821 |
| Publication date: | 15th March 2017 |
| Author: | Charlie Haylock |
| Illustrator: | Barrie Appleby |
| Publisher: | Amberley Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural history Linguistics |
Why do we have so many dialects in England? Why do we not all speak in standard English?
In a Manner of Speaking features in the following genres: Social and cultural history, Linguistics
Ebook, Paperback. £15.29, down from the £16.99 cover price. In Stock.
In a Manner of Speaking was written by Charlie Haylock and published by Amberley Publishing
In a Manner of Speaking has 256 pages
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. In Stock.