How Long to Read How We Talk

How Long Does it Take to Read How We Talk?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read How We Talk by N. J. Enfield

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

Description

An expert guide to how conversation works, from how we know when to speak to why huh is a universal word 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.

How long is How We Talk?

How We Talk by N. J. Enfield is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read How We Talk Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read How We Talk aloud.

What Reading Level is How We Talk?

How We Talk 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.

Where Can I Buy How We Talk?

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