David Crystal answers fifty questions about language usage from general enquiries to specific
points of grammar pronunciation orthography vocabulary idiom and style.In this compact
user-friendly book David Crystal draws on his extensive knowledge and experience to answer
questions from English language teachers and learners from around the world. The book covers
topics ranging from general enquiries about the language as a whole to specific points of
grammar pronunciation orthography vocabulary idiom and style. The author's responses are
illustrated by personal anecdotes placed within historical and literary context and supported
by research and corpus data to provide unique authentic insights.
