For the first time, The Future of Language brings together three of Professor
David Crystal 's most popular lectures on the future of language. One of the
world 's foremost experts on language and English language, and arguably the
most accessible and entertaining writer and lecturer in this area, Crystal
delivers these informative and highly enjoyable performance lectures exploring
key contemporary language issues: 'The Future of Englishes', 'Language Death'
and 'Internet Linguistics'.
An accompanying book with Crystal 's commentary on the lectures is included
within the DVD package. This book supplements the lectures with a short overview
of the main themes discussed, followed by a more detailed