: New sections on language used on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, as well as internet trends like "doggo lingo".
: Updated statistics on global English use and a new section on English in a post-Brexit Europe. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
: Access to online audio files featuring David Crystal, allowing readers to hear historical pronunciations and regional accents. Buying Guide : New sections on language used on platforms
: Breaks down grammatical mythology, word structure (morphology), word classes, and sentence structure (syntax). Buying Guide : Breaks down grammatical mythology, word
: Explores the nature, sources, and structure of the lexicon, including etymology and "lexical dimensions" like slang and taboos.
, written by world-renowned linguist David Crystal , is a comprehensive reference work that explores the history, structure, and global use of the English language. Now in its third edition (released in late 2018), it is celebrated for its highly visual layout, featuring hundreds of photographs, maps, diagrams, and over 60 new online audio resources that bring linguistic extracts to life. Structure and Major Sections