How Long to Read How Language Works

How Long Does it Take to Read How Language Works?

It takes the average reader 12 hours and 9 minutes to read How Language Works by David Crystal

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

Description

In this fascinating survey of everything from how sounds become speech to how names work, David Crystal answers every question you might ever have had about the nuts and bolts of language in his usual highly illuminating way. Along the way we find out about eyebrow flashes, whistling languages, how parents teach their children to speak, how politeness travels across languages and how the way we talk show not just how old we are but where we’re from and even who we want to be.

How long is How Language Works?

How Language Works by David Crystal is 715 pages long, and a total of 182,325 words.

This makes it 241% the length of the average book. It also has 223% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read How Language Works Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 36 minutes to read How Language Works aloud.

What Reading Level is How Language Works?

How Language Works 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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