The Cambridge Encyclopedia Of The English Language [2025]

The third edition is available in multiple formats from various retailers:

: Examines varieties of discourse and regional, social, personal, and electronic variations, such as "Netspeak" and social media language.

: Details the phonological system (sounds) and the writing system (orthography). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language

, written by world-renowned linguist David Crystal , is a comprehensive reference work that explores the history, structure, and global use of the English language. Now in its third edition (released in late 2018), it is celebrated for its highly visual layout, featuring hundreds of photographs, maps, diagrams, and over 60 new online audio resources that bring linguistic extracts to life. Structure and Major Sections

The encyclopedia is organized into six thematic parts containing 25 chapters, totaling over 500 pages. The third edition is available in multiple formats

: Access to online audio files featuring David Crystal, allowing readers to hear historical pronunciations and regional accents. Buying Guide

: Explores the nature, sources, and structure of the lexicon, including etymology and "lexical dimensions" like slang and taboos. Now in its third edition (released in late

: New coverage of forensic linguistics , gender identities in language, and the use of "big data" in linguistics.