How to Speak and Write Correctly

Joseph Devlin

This is a 1910 guide for those who wish to learn how to correctly (though maybe not "properly") create sentences, use figures of speech, write letters, and more, all while choosing the right words and doing it with style. Joseph Devlin's words may not all be relevant still today, but at least it sounds good when it's read aloud! (Summary by Andrew Lebrun)

Genre(s): Language learning

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Introduction Andrew Lebrun
00:02:31
Play 01 Requirements of Speech David Barnes
00:12:43
Play 02 Essentials of English Grammar Ophelia Darcy
00:40:46
Play 03 The Sentence David Barnes
00:29:20
Play 04 Figurative Language Sean McGaughey
00:17:34
Play 05 Punctuation Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
00:33:10
Play 06 Letter Writing Rosalind Wills
00:26:31
Play 07 Errors Hugh McGuire
00:26:37
Play 08 Pitfalls to Avoid David Barnes
00:37:21
Play 09 Style Andrew Lebrun
00:27:44
Play 10 Suggestions Esther
00:18:34
Play 11 Slang Kristin Hughes (1974-2021)
00:17:37
Play 12 Writing for Newspapers Andrew Lebrun
00:18:59
Play 13 Choice of Words Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
00:13:33
Play 14 English Language Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
00:14:22
Play 15 Masters and Masterpieces of Literature Kirsten Ferreri
00:04:39