David Crystal is known throughout the world as a writer, editor, lecturer, and broadcaster on language. He has published extensively on the history and development of English, including The Story of English in 100 Words, Spell It Out, The Oxford Dictionary of Original Shakespearean Pronunciation, and The Story of Be.
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Banter, chit-chat, gossip, natter, tete-a-tete: these are just a few of the terms for the varied ways in which we interact with one another through conversation. David Crystal explores the factors that motivate so many different kinds of talk and reveals ... SEE MORE