International English: A Guide to Varieties of English Around the World

Author:   Peter Trudgill ,  Jean Hannah
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   6th edition
ISBN:  

9781138233690


Pages:   164
Publication Date:   27 April 2017
Format:   Paperback
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From 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.

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Author:   Peter Trudgill ,  Jean Hannah
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   6th edition
Weight:   0.286kg
ISBN:  

9781138233690


ISBN 10:   1138233692
Pages:   164
Publication Date:   27 April 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Standard English in the world English, Australasian, South African and Welsh English The pronunciation of Northern American English English and North American English: grammatical, orthographical and lexical differences Scottish and Irish English West Indian English and English-based creoles Lesser-known Englishes Second language varieties of English Glossary Bibliography Index

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'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


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


Author Information

Peter 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.

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