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The Wordsworth Dictionary of Modern English: Grammar, Syntax and Style for the 21st Century - Couverture souple

Halley, Ned

 
9781840223088: The Wordsworth Dictionary of Modern English: Grammar, Syntax and Style for the 21st Century

Synopsis

Is there a right way to speak and write English? Specially compiled for all ages, this book explains the workings of today's English, from the most basic (but much overlooked) rules of grammar and spelling to current slang such as text messages and the treacherous realms of political correctness.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Is there a right way to speak and write English? This unique new guide to the language is dedicated to answering the question - in Plain English. Compiled for readers from school age onwards, this is a book of easy reference. It explains the workings of 21st-century English, from the most basic rules of grammar and spelling to the origins of the language in the ancient world, and the curiosities of current slang. Included is latest advice on the abbreviated language of the text message, and how to navigate the treacherous linguistic realms of political correctness.

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