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He helped to revolutionize language teaching in europe, contributed greatly to the advancement of phonetics, linguistic theory, and the history of english, and originated an international language, novial q. This study grew out of a series of lectures jespersen gave at columbiauniversity in 190910, called an introduction to english grammar. There is nothing in the domain of philology more stimulating than a new volume by professor jespersen. Aug 21, 20 essentials of english grammar is an informative work on linguistics and includes chapters on sounds, spelling, definitive pronouns, and much more. A modern english grammar on historical principles by otto jespersen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This study grew out of a series of lectures jespersen gave at columbia university in 190910, called an introduction to english grammar.
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