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Tag Archives: Hay Festival
David Crystal and the history of English spelling, or how the Internet is killing off silent letters
The Hay Festival of Literature and Arts, which is held annually in Wales, was a prolific place this year for discussions about language use. Professor David Crystal gave a wonderfully engaging talk at the event, presenting his latest book Spell … Continue reading
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