How we talk
N. J. Enfield
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How we talk
Published
2017
Publisher
Basic Books
Pages
257
ISBN-13
9780465059942
ISBN-10
0465059945
Description
"We all had teachers who scolded us over the use of um, uh-huh, oh, like, and mm-hmm. But as linguist N. J. Enfield reveals in How We Talk, these "bad words" are fundamental to language. Whether we are speaking with the clerk at the store, our boss, or our spouse, language is dependent on things as commonplace as a rising tone of voice, an apparently meaningless word, or a glance-signals so small that we hardly pay them any conscious attention. Nevertheless, they are the essence of how we speak. From the traffic signals of speech to the importance of um, How We Talk revolutionizes our understanding of conversation. In the process, Enfield reveals what makes language universally-and uniquely-human"--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in How we talk?
This edition of How we talk has approximately 257 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read How we talk?
For most readers, How we talk typically takes between 5h 21m and 3h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of How we talk?
The estimated word count for How we talk is approximately 64,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of How we talk?
How we talk was written by N. J. Enfield.
When was How we talk published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.