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Critchley, William

 
9780955143786: The Mischievious Athalete: The Pocket Book of (Proper) English Pronunciation

Synopsis

A NEW BOOK ON 'THE QUEEN'S ENGLISH'. A sparkling cast of characters from Cockneys to TV presenters, celebrities, and even members of Parliament. The subject matter is the English language - 'the language of.princes'. Whatever part of the world you live in, if you love English, you'll enjoy this book. There are sections on American English as well as (mainly) British English spellings and pronunciations, so you don't mix them up. There's a glossary of terms, an addenda, a famous English pronunciation exercise, select bibliography, notes, references, and a comprehensive index. A delightful insight into some linguistic secrets, told with great charm and wit. 'An engaging and irresistible read for anyone who loves words and how to pronounce them.' ***

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À propos de l'auteur

William Critchley is an editor and author of several books including The Pocket of Proofreading.

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