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- 144 stránok
- 6 hodin čítania
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Exploring the decline of the English language, Ken Smith employs sharp wit to highlight the misuse and manipulation of words that lead to cultural misunderstandings. Through concise sections like "Butt-Covering" and "Touchy-Feely Therapy Talk," he critiques the pervasive use of euphemisms and jargon across society, from advertising to everyday conversations. Alongside his critique, Smith offers practical advice for avoiding lazy language, suggesting a pathway toward clearer communication and a brighter linguistic future.
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Junk English, Ken Smith
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- Rok vydania
- 2001
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- Titul
- Junk English
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Ken Smith
- Vydavateľ
- Blast Books
- Rok vydania
- 2001
- Väzba
- mäkká
- Počet strán
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9780922233236
- Série
- Štítky
- Náučná literatúra, Spoločenské vedy, Učebnice, Jazykové učebnice & Slovníky, Humor, Príručky a návody, Jazyky, Jazykové učebnice, Písanie, Postgraduálne štúdium
- Hodnotenie
- 3,35 z 5
- Anotácia
- Exploring the decline of the English language, Ken Smith employs sharp wit to highlight the misuse and manipulation of words that lead to cultural misunderstandings. Through concise sections like "Butt-Covering" and "Touchy-Feely Therapy Talk," he critiques the pervasive use of euphemisms and jargon across society, from advertising to everyday conversations. Alongside his critique, Smith offers practical advice for avoiding lazy language, suggesting a pathway toward clearer communication and a brighter linguistic future.