About This Book
How does language work, and how do we learn to speak? Why do languages change over time, and why do they have so many quirks and irregularities? In this book, the profound mysteries of language are explored.
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Reading Time Estimates
9h 28m
slow reader
180 WPM
6h 49m
average reader
250 WPM
4h 52m
fast reader
350 WPM
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