How Long to Read The Story of English

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of English?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 27 minutes to read The Story of English by Robert McCrum

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

Description

Now revised, The Story of English is the first book to tell the whole story of the English language. Originally paired with a major PBS miniseries, this book presents a stimulating and comprehensive record of spoken and written English—from its Anglo-Saxon origins some two thousand years ago to the present day, when English is the dominant language of commerce and culture with more than one billion English speakers around the world. From Cockney, Scouse, and Scots to Gulla, Singlish, Franglais, and the latest African American slang, this sweeping history of the English language is the...

How long is The Story of English?

The Story of English by Robert McCrum is 496 pages long, and a total of 126,976 words.

This makes it 167% the length of the average book. It also has 155% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of English Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 33 minutes to read The Story of English aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of English?

The Story of English 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 The Story of English?

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