The story of English in 100 words
Crystal, David, 1941-
The story of English in 100 words [sound recording] / David Crystal. - Unabridged. - [North Kingstown, RI] : AudioGo, p2011. - 8 sound discs (7 hr., 57 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. - 075700
Compact discs. Title from container.
Read by the author.
Linguist David Crystal takes listeners on a journey of the English language, highlighting select words that he believes shine a light on the wealth of sources and events that have made the English language what it is today. From the simplest words, such as 'what' and 'loaf' to the more complex and surprising, Crystal showcases the many strange and surprising aspects of the English language and its history.
0792791541 144586519X 9780792791546 9781445865195
SLD2882 AudioGO
English language--Etymology.
English language--Foreign elements.
English language--Foreign words and phrases.
Audiobooks.
The story of English in 100 words [sound recording] / David Crystal. - Unabridged. - [North Kingstown, RI] : AudioGo, p2011. - 8 sound discs (7 hr., 57 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. - 075700
Compact discs. Title from container.
Read by the author.
Linguist David Crystal takes listeners on a journey of the English language, highlighting select words that he believes shine a light on the wealth of sources and events that have made the English language what it is today. From the simplest words, such as 'what' and 'loaf' to the more complex and surprising, Crystal showcases the many strange and surprising aspects of the English language and its history.
0792791541 144586519X 9780792791546 9781445865195
SLD2882 AudioGO
English language--Etymology.
English language--Foreign elements.
English language--Foreign words and phrases.
Audiobooks.