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Language Books

Language is an interesting and varied topic as it covers many cultures in both writing and speech. Language books are more than simply covering a particular language but how that language is expressed.

Language Books reviews the latest books and goes over the basic elements of good communication such as:

  • Creation of Languages
  • Cultural and Ethnic Backgrounds of a Language
  • Written and Spoken Words
  • Origins of Words
  • Dictionaries
  • Language Phrases

The Language Reference Books section on Suite101 is all about the rich background of language.

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 A Skulk of Foxes: The English Delight in Collective Nouns

Everyone has heard of a school of fish, but what about a skulk of foxes? The English delight in collective nouns: There are already more than 1,000.

Jul 11, 2011 – Fiona O'Brien

What Language Is by John McWhorter - Book Review

What Language Is by John McWhorter takes the reader on a linguistic journey looking at the creation of languages and their continuing development.

Apr 2, 2011 – Nicki J Markus

Stanley Fish: "Sentences, Not Words, Are the Basis of Writing"

A new guide to basic sentence-building requires less prior knowledge than similar books, including the classic "Strunk and White." It is almost jargon-free.

Mar 8, 2011 – Ken Braiterman

Words Coined From Names

The English language is amazing because it incorporates so many different cultures and ethic tones in the words used every day.

Feb 14, 2011 – Brenda Gargus

Words from Greek Mythology: People and Place names Still in Use

Words based on names in Greek mythology are still common, and can be used to effect in writing and speech. From Sisyphus to Styx, here are some of the best.

Feb 13, 2011 – Mark Wallace

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