Blooming English

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Grammar
Cover of the book Blooming English by Kate Burridge, ABC Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kate Burridge ISBN: 9780730496649
Publisher: ABC Books Publication: February 15, 2012
Imprint: ABC Books Language: English
Author: Kate Burridge
ISBN: 9780730496649
Publisher: ABC Books
Publication: February 15, 2012
Imprint: ABC Books
Language: English

A collection of observations on the mysteries and intricacies of English generated from talkback calls to Kate's popular segment on Peter Clarke's evening program on 3LO. Based on Kate Burridge's ABC Radio call-in show about language, this book reveals the seemingly limitless fascination English speakers have for the language and the joy with which we all work and play with it: punning; telling riddles; using slang, jargon, and secret languages; and examining, and arguing about usage.In Blooming English Kate Burridge not only answers the questions posed by her radio callers, she also deals with critical language topics such as word creation, meaning shifts, language change, colloquial vs. standard English, lexicography, and dirty and taboo language. Combines an impressive breadth and depth of learning with a common touch and a readable style.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A collection of observations on the mysteries and intricacies of English generated from talkback calls to Kate's popular segment on Peter Clarke's evening program on 3LO. Based on Kate Burridge's ABC Radio call-in show about language, this book reveals the seemingly limitless fascination English speakers have for the language and the joy with which we all work and play with it: punning; telling riddles; using slang, jargon, and secret languages; and examining, and arguing about usage.In Blooming English Kate Burridge not only answers the questions posed by her radio callers, she also deals with critical language topics such as word creation, meaning shifts, language change, colloquial vs. standard English, lexicography, and dirty and taboo language. Combines an impressive breadth and depth of learning with a common touch and a readable style.

More books from ABC Books

Cover of the book The Land Before Avocado by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book Great NSW Stories by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book Failure is an Option by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book Boy from the Bush by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book Mama Jude by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book Great Australian Outback Nurses Stories by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book The Selwood Boys by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book Cool Bananas by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book Ken Done by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book The Secret Language by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book 44 Best Ever Fart Jokes & Poems by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book Death by Teenager by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book Great Australian Stories South Australia by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book No Ordinary Bloke by Kate Burridge
Cover of the book The Ice Beneath My Feet by Kate Burridge
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy