Scarcely English wer. angielska - Simon Heffer - książka

Opis

The history of the English language is marked by constant evolution, often driven by practical considerations. Recently, however, the rise of social media and the rapid reach of the internet have posed significant challenges. In today's digital age, where 'web' itself has transformed in meaning, anyone can publish their thoughts unfiltered and unchecked, leading to potential pitfalls for the language. Simon Heffer's "A to Z" highlights common confusions like mixing 'flaunt' with 'flout' and 'imply' with 'infer', as well as awkward English idioms such as 'fed up of' and phrases like 'focus around'. It also criticizes the excessive use of terms like '-athon' for prolonged activities and '-gate' for scandals, and it takes issue with awkward neologisms such as 'infotainment' and 'funwashing'. It laments the casual response 'I'm good' to 'How are you?', which many purists find disconcerting. Comprehensive and infused with wry humor, Heffer's work serves as both a critique of modern, careless English and an appeal for precision, clarity, and grace in communication.