How Language Works by David Crystal
American Classics
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Embark on a journey through the intricacies of language with David Crystal's "How Language Works," now available in a streamlined audiobook format. This audio summary distills the expansive exploration of language—from the genesis of sounds to the complexities of names—into essential takeaways and analyses. Learn the practical applications of Crystal's insights in a quick, easy listen, designed to enhance your understanding of language's nuts and bolts without the fluff. Whether you're revisiting Crystal's work or encountering his ideas for the first time, this audiobook offers a comprehensive guide to the wonders of language, ensuring you grasp the most important lessons and can apply them effectively.
Duration - 27m.
Author - American Classics.
Narrator - Digital Voice Daniel E.
Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 American Brand House Inc. ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
American Classics
Digital Voice Daniel E
American Brand House Inc.
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Embark on a journey through the intricacies of language with David Crystal's "How Language Works," now available in a streamlined audiobook format. This audio summary distills the expansive exploration of language—from the genesis of sounds to the complexities of names—into essential takeaways and analyses. Learn the practical applications of Crystal's insights in a quick, easy listen, designed to enhance your understanding of language's nuts and bolts without the fluff. Whether you're revisiting Crystal's work or encountering his ideas for the first time, this audiobook offers a comprehensive guide to the wonders of language, ensuring you grasp the most important lessons and can apply them effectively. Duration - 27m. Author - American Classics. Narrator - Digital Voice Daniel E. Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 American Brand House Inc. ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
1 The Rich Diversity of Language: Indigenous Languages, Sign Systems, and Speech Production
Duration:00:02:57
2 Punctuation, Typography, and the Spatial Organization of Written Communication
Duration:00:02:27
3 Social Conventions in Conversation: Turn-Taking, Cues, and Interaction Dynamics
Duration:00:02:29
4 Vocabulary Acquisition and Lexical Integration: Building a Coherent Lexicon
Duration:00:01:43
5 Bridging Language Barriers: Artificial Languages, Simplified Natural Languages, and Lingua Franca
Duration:00:02:36
6 Error Analysis and Language Learning: From Fossilization to Developmental Challenges
Duration:00:02:34
7 The Evolution of Writing Systems: Graphemes, Graphology, and Modern Typography
Duration:00:03:12
8 Speech Production and Perception: Anatomy, Articulation, and Auditory Processing
Duration:00:02:52
9 Language Counting, Naming, and the Impact of Digital Communication
Duration:00:02:37
10 Translation, Interpreting, and the Role of Graphic Expression in Multilingual Contexts
Duration:00:03:23
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:27