Jespersen, (Jens) Otto (Harry)
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Jes·per·sen (yĕsʹpər-sən), (Jens) Otto (Harry). 1860-1943.
Danish philologist noted for his contributions to phonetics and the teaching of languages. Among his most influential works is The Philosophy of Grammar (1924).
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died April 30, 1943, Roskilde
Danish linguist.
He led a movement for basing foreign-language teaching on conversational speech rather than textbook study of grammar and vocabulary, helping to revolutionize language teaching in Europe. An authority on English grammar, Jespersen contributed greatly to the advancement of phonetics and linguistic theory. His many published works include
Modern English Grammar, 7 vol. (1909–49),
Language: Its Nature, Development, and Origin (1922), and
The Philosophy of Grammar (1924). He originated Novial, an international language.
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Universalium.
2010.
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Jespersen, (Jens) Otto (Harry) — (16 jul. 1860, Randers, Dinamarca–30 abr. 1943, Roskilde). Lingüista danés. Encabezó un movimiento que se basaba en la enseñanza de las lenguas extranjeras en el habla propia de la conversación más que en textos de estudio de gramática y… … Enciclopedia Universal
Jens Otto Harry Jespersen — noun Danish linguist (1860 1943) • Syn: ↑Jespersen, ↑Otto Jespersen • Instance Hypernyms: ↑linguist, ↑linguistic scientist … Useful english dictionary
Jens Otto Harry Jespersen — n. Otto Jespersen (1860 1943), Danish linguist … English contemporary dictionary
Harry — Harry, Myriam * * * (as used in expressions) Belafonte, Harry Bertoia, Harry Blackmun, Harry Bridges, Harry Callahan, Harry (Morey) Coase, Ronald (Harry) Cohn, Harry Crick, Francis (Harry Compton) Harry Lillis Crosby Haldeman, H(arry) R(obbins)… … Enciclopedia Universal
Jespersen — noun Danish linguist (1860 1943) • Syn: ↑Otto Jespersen, ↑Jens Otto Harry Jespersen • Instance Hypernyms: ↑linguist, ↑linguistic scientist … Useful english dictionary
Otto Jespersen — noun Danish linguist (1860 1943) • Syn: ↑Jespersen, ↑Jens Otto Harry Jespersen • Instance Hypernyms: ↑linguist, ↑linguistic scientist … Useful english dictionary
harry — /har ee/, v., harried, harrying. v.t. 1. to harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by or as if by repeated attacks; worry: He was harried by constant doubts. 2. to ravage, as in war; devastate: The troops harried the countryside. v.i. 3. to make… … Universalium
Harry — /har ee/, n. a male given name, form of Harold or Henry. * * * (as used in expressions) Belafonte Harry Bertoia Harry Blackmun Harry Bridges Harry Callahan Harry Morey Coase Ronald Harry Cohn Harry Crick Francis Harry Compton Harry Lillis Crosby… … Universalium
otto — /ot oh/, n. attar (def. 1). * * * (as used in expressions) Bismarck Otto Eduard Leopold prince von Dix Otto Graham Otto Everett Jr. Hahn Otto Jansen Cornelius Otto Jespersen Jens Otto Harry Klemperer Otto Kuusinen Otto Vilhelm Liman von Sanders… … Universalium
Otto — /ot oh/; Ger. /awt oh/, n. a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning rich. * * * (as used in expressions) Bismarck Otto Eduard Leopold prince von Dix Otto Graham Otto Everett Jr. Hahn Otto Jansen Cornelius Otto Jespersen Jens Otto Harry… … Universalium
