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Description: 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.

 

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Review: 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.

 

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Review: The book seems good to describe English as a global language. It provides reader with how a language can be a global , and why English is so.

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Description: English as a Global Language : Paperback : Cambridge University Press : 9781107611801 : 1107611806 : 05 Apr 2012 : 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. The Book Depository English as a Global Language by David Crystal - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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