Michael Erard
About
I’m an author, journalist, and linguist. My latest book, Babel No More, about the science and history of extraordinary language learners, will be released on January 10, 2012.
Babel No More
The Search for the World’s Most Extraordinary Language Learners (2012) is a book that chronicles my quest to understand the linguistic gifts and mental powers of hyperpolyglots from the past and present.
Um...
Slips, Stumbles, and Verbal Blunders, and What They Mean (2007) is a book that explores everything about “uh,” “uh,” slips of the tongue, pauses, the “tip of the tongue” phenomenon, and more.
Hear me talk, get a book signed at:
– Powell’s, Portland, OR, Jan 6, 2012
– Longfellow Books, Portland, ME, Jan 17, 2012
– Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL Jan 30, 2012
Blog
- The script (lots of updates) November 11, 2011
- Babel No More cover October 27, 2011
- Kirkus on Babel No More October 13, 2011
- Imperfection September 22, 2011
- Spam's New Sourness July 8, 2011
"RT @iamsamgadiane: @michaelerard will look for ur book sir! i really want to be a polyglot!! :)— michaelerard
