[etni] Watch a fascinating lecture by Prof. David Crystal
- From: "Sykes, Helen (Israel)" <Helen.Sykes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:56:13 +0100
Watch a lecture given by Professor David Crystal on the British Council
Teaching English website
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/king-james-bible/english-speaking-unio
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In the elegant surroundings of the English-Speaking Union, Professor
David Crystal delivered a fascinating lecture about the relationship
between the King James Bible and the ways in which aspects of the
English language have evolved over the 400 years since 1611.
The presentation focused particularly on the impact of the King James
Bible on idioms of the English language. The lecture explores ways in
which the text has popularised so many well-known phrases and sayings
found in everyday use.
This intellectual adventure ranges from the Bible text right through to
Hollywood musicals.
ENJOY!
Helen Sykes
Director of English Language Services
British Council Israel
Helen.sykes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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