How English Became English: A Short History of a Global Language

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ISBN: 9780198754275

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Attribute name	Attribute value
Author	HOROBIN SIMON
Pub Date	28/01/2016
Binding	Hardback
Pages	192

Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

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The English language is a subject of fascination for many people and is frequently the subject of lively debate in the media. In this book, Simon Horobin considers the rich history of the English language, before moving to discuss its role, status, and future.

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The English Language is spoken by more than a billion people throughout the world. But where did English come from? And how has it evolved into the language used today? In Do You Speak English? Simon Horobin investigates the evolution of the English language, examining how the language continues to adapt even today, as English continues to find new speakers and new uses. Engaging with contemporary concerns about correctness, Horobin considers whether such changes are improvements, or evidence of slipping standards. What is the future for the English Language? Will Standard English continue to hold sway, or are we witnessing its replacement by newly emerging Englishes?