How Long to Read Dying Words

How Long Does it Take to Read Dying Words?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 14 minutes to read Dying Words by Nicholas Evans

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The next century will see more than half of the world’s 6,000 languages become extinct, and most of these will disappear without being adequately recorded. Written by one of the leading figures in language documentation, this fascinating book explores what humanity stands to lose as a result. Explores the unique philosophy, knowledge, and cultural assumptions of languages, and their impact on our collective intellectual heritage Questions why such linguistic diversity exists in the first place, and how can we can best respond to the challenge of recording and documenting these fragile oral traditions while they are still with us Written by one of the leading figures in language documentation, and draws on a wealth of vivid examples from his own field experience Brings conceptual issues vividly to life by weaving in portraits of individual ‘last speakers’ and anecdotes about linguists and their discoveries

How long is Dying Words?

Dying Words by Nicholas Evans is 312 pages long, and a total of 78,624 words.

This makes it 105% the length of the average book. It also has 96% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Dying Words Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 9 minutes to read Dying Words aloud.

What Reading Level is Dying Words?

Dying Words is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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