English as a Global Language (Canto Classics) 2nd Edition by David Crystal (PDF)

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David Crystal’s classic English as a Global Language considers the history, present status and future of the English language, focusing on its role as the leading international language. English has been deemed the most ‘successful’ language ever, with 1500 million speakers internationally, presenting a difficult task to those who wish to investigate it in its entirety. However, Crystal explores the subject in a measured but engaging way, always backing up observations with facts and figures. Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this is a book written by an expert both for specialists in the subject and for general readers interested in the English language.

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: Review ‘… the perfect introduction by an acknowledged linguistic expert.’ Observer’This is a fascinating and useful book … a fine introduction for a wide variety of potential users.’ Choice’This book is perfect for those just starting to learn about the world of global language.’ Christie DeBlasio, The Linguist List (linguistlist.org) Book Description Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐In this book, David Crystal presents the future of the English language. According to Crystal, non-native speakers of English outnumber native speakers of English, so it could be said that English has become global. Add to this the fact that English has become the de facto language of business, science, technology, and diplomacy, and it becomes apparent that English belongs to the world. Crystal argues that English will become more influenced by non-native speakers in the future, so we will have to rethink the idea of the “native speaker”. As a world language, English doesn’t belong to the native speakers in countries such as England and America, but to all who speak it. To speak a language gives you the right to use it as you will.This is a very interesting book on the spread of world English. I really recommend it.

⭐This book provided thorough understanding of the spread of the English language.

⭐I found it a bit disappointing. Many points made, many missed. Lots of rehash. No compelling insights. Sorry, Mr. Crystal. I am just not your intended audience.

⭐as expected

⭐Decently easy to read, very informative, but slightly overbearing. AS far, as text books go, its a decently quick read…If you can stand the dryness.

⭐I read this book from cover to cover, very quickly. Crystal definitely provides some useful history and insight. I think he breaks a lot of assumptions about language.

⭐Nice item

⭐easy to read and understand. It provided me with the information I needed for my essay for school. liked it

⭐Arrived in good condition.I originally picked it up for my Extended Project research, but it is interesting enough to read it anyway – even when I decided to drop the EPQ.Crystal is practically worshiped by my college’s English Language department, and I can certainly see why.

⭐David Crystal never dissapoints a linguist. Everything is explained so that everybody can access those materials but at the same time he is very meticulous and gives good points and explanations. I use it for university and it is great.

⭐Perfect, just what I needed

⭐Recemmended!

⭐Interesting and a good overall view of the power of English in the language scenario nowadays

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