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Gaston Dorren

Exploring the Diversity and Depth of Our World's Languages

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Author: Gaston Dorren

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: -

Language: English

Publish Date: 12/01/2018

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 1: Introduction: Twenty languages: half the world

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08:20

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Chapter 2: 20 Vietnamese | 85 million: Linguistic mountaineering

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02:41

Chapter 3: 19 Korean | 85 million: Sound and sensibility

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02:43

Chapter 4: 18 Tamil | 90 million: A matter of life and death

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01:58

Chapter 5: 17 Turkish | 90 million: Irreparably improved

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02:21

Chapter 6: 16 Javanese | 95 million: Talking up, talking down

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02:18

Chapter 7: 15 Persian | 110 million: Empire builders and construction workers

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03:05

Chapter 8: 14 Punjabi | 125 million: The tone is the message

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02:04

Chapter 9: 12 Swahili | 135 million: Africa’s nonchalant multilingualism

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02:38

Chapter 10: 11 German | 200 million: An eccentric in Central Europe

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02:10

Chapter 11: 10 French | 250 million: Death to la différence

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02:03

Chapter 12: 9 Malay | 275 million: The one that won

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02:19

Chapter 13: 8 Russian | 275 million: On being Indo-European

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02:17

Chapter 14: 4 Hindi-Urdu | 550 million: Always something breaking us in two

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02:36

Chapter 15: 3 Spanish | 575 million: ¿Ser or estar? That’s the question

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01:43

Chapter 16: 2 Mandarin | 1.3 billion: The mythical Chinese script

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02:09

Chapter 17: 1 English | 1.5 billion: A special lingua franca?

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55:15

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The summary audiobook of "Babel" by Gaston Dorren is ideal for language enthusiasts, educators, and avid readers who seek a deeper understanding of the global linguistic landscape without delving into the full text. It appeals to those curious about the intricacies of language diversity, linguistic history, and cultural nuances, making it a perfect resource for students, professionals in the field of linguistics, or anyone interested in the ways language shapes our world.

3 quotes from Babel

"Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going."
"In a world so fragmented by linguistic divides, understanding the nuances of communication becomes not just an advantage, but a necessity for coexistence."
"Every language is a world – without translation, we would be in chains."

Author : Gaston Dorren

Gaston Dorren is a passionate linguist and author who has dedicated his career to exploring the complexities of language. Born with an innate love for words, his journey began with a pre-schooler’s yearning to read and has evolved into a prolific output of books on language and linguistics in both English and Dutch. His notable works include "Lingo," a comprehensive overview of European languages, and "Babel," which delves into the world's 20 largest languages. Life in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, with his wife Marleen enriches his diverse literary interests, spanning from fiction to notable linguistic non-fiction. Dorren's writing reflects his deep curiosity about languages, inspired by his experiences and a wide array of influential authors.

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