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Say what ? : The Weird and Mysterious Journey of the English Language by Gorrell, Gena Kinton is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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More than a million words, weird spellings, words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently or vice versa. Where on Earth did the English language come from? The answer is that English isnt just the speech of one nation. Its the memory of thousands of years of history. It tracks the places people came from, the places they went, the adventures they had, the friends and enemies they made, the battles they won and lost. As English changed and grew, it became a jumble of sounds, words, and rules from countless languages and nations. And its still changing and growing every day. More than seventy percent of all English words were born someplace other than England. Thats why English can be so confusing and inconsistent. And thats why English is the richest, most international, and most versatile language in the world. This innovative book takes us on a journey through time to unravel and demystify the story of English. Word games, intriguing facts, and tricky quizzes add an element of fun while enriching readers knowledge and understanding. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Who reads Say what ? : The Weird and Mysterious Journey of the English Language?

Author

Gorrell, Gena Kinton

Publisher

Random House;Tundra;Tundra Books

Published

2009

Language

EN

ISBN

9780887768781

Category

history

Subjects

Fiction, Language Learning, Literary Fiction

Rating

3.47 / 5 (51 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13