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OverviewFrom Singapore to Scotland, Canada to the Channel Islands, Namibia to New Zealand and beyond, International English takes you on a fascinating journey through the varieties of English spoken around the world. Comparisons across the varieties provide a comprehensive guide to differences in phonetics, phonology, grammar and vocabulary, making this a useful resource for teachers of English as a foreign language and linguistics students alike. This sixth edition has been thoroughly updated to include the following: new sections on the Death of RP, Estuary English, Multicultural London English, the Dublin accent and Fijian English; updated material on RP phonology, New Zealand English phonology, Australian English lexis, North American English lexis and the Northern Cities Chain Shift; revised and updated references and bibliography. This textbook comes with free-to-download MP3 files at www.routledge.com/9781138233690, which demonstrate the different varieties featured in the book – ideal for use in class, at home or on the move. International English remains a key and indispensable resource for teachers and students, and is essential reading for anyone studying varieties of English in a global context. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter Trudgill , Jean HannahPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 6th edition Weight: 0.181kg ISBN: 9781138233683ISBN 10: 1138233684 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 28 April 2017 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsA clear, accessible and well-written guide to the major Englishes of the globe, keeping pace with developments in the field, embracing newly described varieties, yet concise and focussed - the essential starting point for students of varieties of English. David Britain, University of Bern, Switzerland Ever wonder how English differs from place to place? From the UK to the US, South Africa and Fiji, readers will learn local pronunciations, word choices (gumboots vs. wellingtons), grammatical differences (got vs. gotten), and politeness techniques (thanks vs. please). It's like taking a trip around the world! Sali A. Tagliamonte, University of Toronto, Canada 'A clear, accessible and well-written guide to the major Englishes of the globe, keeping pace with developments in the field, embracing newly described varieties, yet concise and focussed - the essential starting point for students of varieties of English.' David Britain, University of Bern, Switzerland 'Ever wonder how English differs from place to place? From the UK to the US, South Africa and Fiji, readers will learn local pronunciations, word choices (gumboots vs. wellingtons), grammatical differences (got vs. gotten), and politeness techniques (thanks vs. please). It's like taking a trip around the world!' Sali A. Tagliamonte, University of Toronto, Canada 'This slim volume contains an impressive amount of detail about different forms of English as used around the world. ... Overall, this is an excellent, compact resource with a price which reflects the research it contains.' Val Hamilton, Freelance reviewer, Nethy Bridge, UK Author InformationPeter Trudgill is Emeritus Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and Honorary Professor of Sociolinguistics at the University of East Anglia, United Kingdom. Jean Hannah is a freelance editor. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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