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Lädt ... Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad Englishvon Valerie Fridland
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. 3.5, this wasn't anything new if you've read anything on language recently, but it's a nice summary of where "casual" language comes from and why it's so useful. I think this could have delved deeper into the social implications of "poor" or "casual" language, but it's still a quick, fun read. ( ) Sociolinguist Valerie Fridland explores some of the largest pet peeves many individuals have about English speakers and explores why these features aren't really so bad, and instead the dynamic reality of a living language. Diving into topics like the purpose that "uh" and "um" serve, why the emphatic use of "literally" is not a sign of language death, and the many meanings of "dude." Along the way, she repeatedly emphasizes that women and minorities are often the biggest drivers of linguistic change (and also get the biggest flack for "ruining" the language, surprise surprise). Smart, thought-provoking, and with occasional moments of humour, this is a great read for those interested in how language grows and changes and is willing to think about why certain linguistic tics bug them so much. Zeige 2 von 2 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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"A linguistic exploration of the speech habits we love to hate-and why our "um"s, "like"s, and "you know"s actually make us better communicators. Do you hate that you say "like" too much? Do you go over your email drafts to remove excess "so"s and "really"s? Do you wish your presentation at work wasn't so full of "um"s and "uh"s? Do you get tripped up by slang, overly familiar greetings, or new pronouns? What if these features of our speech weren't a sign of cultural and linguistic degeneration or newfangled trends that won't stick around, but rather, some of the most dynamic and revolutionary tools in our arsenal? In Like, Literally, Dude, linguist Valerie Fridland argues that our most hated or confusing speech habits shape our conception of the world and our place in it in remarkable ways. With a mix of laugh-out-loud anecdotes and expertise built over two decades of research, Fridland helps us understand the history, cultural significance, and impact of how we speak today. We are all the products of centuries of linguistic progress, and the innovation hasn't stopped in our lifetimes. Writing in an accessible style and focusing on real-life examples, Fridland explains how filled pauses benefit both speakers and listeners when they're discussing new or tough topics; how the use of "dude" can help people bond across social divides; why we're always trying to make our intensifiers ever more intense; as well as many other language tics, habits, and developments. Language change is natural, built into the language system itself, and we wouldn't be who we are without it. This book will speak to anyone who talks, empowering them to communicate dynamically and effectively in their daily lives"-- Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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