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Apr 30, 2024 · Otto Jespersen was a Danish linguist and a foremost authority on English grammar. He helped to revolutionize language teaching in Europe, contributed greatly to the advancement of phonetics, linguistic theory, and the history of English, and originated an international language, Novial (q.v.).
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Jespersen was a professor of English at the University of Copenhagen from 1893 to 1925, and served as Rector of the university in 1920–21. His early work focused primarily on language teaching reform and on phonetics, but he is best known for his later work on syntax and on language development.
Hans Otto Jespersen (born 21 July 1954) is a Norwegian comedian, actor and television personality. He starred in the title role of the 2010 film Trollhunter. Biography. At the age of 19 Jespersen became a Marxist-Leninist, and was briefly a member of the Communist organization Red Youth.
This article explores the history and theories of human language development, from ancient philosophers to modern scholars. It does not mention Otto Jespersen, a Danish linguist and one of the founders of modern linguistics.
Otto Jespersen was born on July 21, 1954 in Norway. He is an actor and writer, known for Troll Hunter (2010), Børning (2014) and Nattskiftet (2012).
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Nov 29, 2019 · Otto Jespersen's 'Language: Its Nature, Development and Origin' is a profound exploration of the intricacies of language, tracing its evolution from its earliest forms to the complex...
Otto Jespersen is a Norwegian actor and writer, known for Troll Hunter, Børning and Nattskiftet. He was born on July 21, 1954 and has also hosted several comedy shows under the nickname O.J.