How Long to Read Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue

How Long Does it Take to Read Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue by John McWhorter

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

Description

A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar Why do we say “I am reading a catalog” instead of “I read a catalog”? Why do we say “do” at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, Our Magnificent Bastard Language distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one lively history. Covering such turning points as the little-known Celtic and Welsh influences on English, the impact of the Viking raids and the Norman Conquest, and the Germanic invasions that...

How long is Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue?

Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue by John McWhorter is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue aloud.

What Reading Level is Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue?

Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue 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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