It takes the average reader 5 hours and 59 minutes to read Language for Everybody by Mario Pei
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Mario Andrew Pei (1901-1978) was an Italian-American linguist and polyglot, who is best known for accessible books about languages for readers without a background in linguistics. Language for Everybody is "an introduction to the history, structure and usage of mankind's most important tool -- communication." Without language, 99% of human activity would cease. Language precedes, accompanies and follows practically all human endeavor. In this basic book on a basic subject, Dr. Mario Pei, one of the world's leading linguistic authorities, tells you what language is, how it began, what makes it grow and how you can make better use of it. LANGUAGE FOR EVERYBODY will give you a new comprehension of this vital force which will enable you to live better and work and play more effectively.
Language for Everybody by Mario Pei is 354 pages long, and a total of 89,916 words.
This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 110% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 11 minutes to read Language for Everybody aloud.
Language for Everybody 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.
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