Dialect, slang & jargon books

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This grammar presents a linguistic study of the Shangshui dialect, which belongs to Central Plains Mandarin. The...  Read More >>

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This is the first book solely dedicated to the systematic description of the linguistic and discourse features of...  Read More >>

A pioneering study into the deep linguistic history of Central Chadic languages, this book applies refined comparative...  Read More >>

Showcases new developments in and approaches to World Englishes since the publication of the Dynamic Model.  Read More >>

This innovative, investigative, and expansive handbook covers a multitude of angles through which the intricacies...  Read More >>

This Element explores dialectology, a subfield of linguistics, focusing on regional variation in vocabulary and...  Read More >>

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An excellent beginner's guide to the uniquely colourful English spoken in Scotland, including Scottish slang and...  Read More >>

A handy beginner's guide to 'how to speak Yorkshire'.  Read More >>

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Hungarian nominal demonstratives, blending empirical research from...  Read More >>

New research expands the linguistic understanding of dialect contact in specific communities and individuals Dialect...  Read More >>

New research expands the linguistic understanding of dialect contact in specific communities and individuals Dialect...  Read More >>

Sinitic is a branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family, consisting of thousands of local language varieties, many...  Read More >>

This is the first comprehensive handbook of Japanese dialectology. Most publications of Japanese dialect studies...  Read More >>

How do languages mix? Does it begin in chaos, new migrants and old inhabitants needing a pidgin to communicate?...  Read More >>

Get started learning strine, the unique language of s'traya, with this handy guide. You're a bee's dick away from...  Read More >>

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A charming introduction to the variety and richness of the English spoken in Ireland, giving both English-Irish...  Read More >>

A concise and entertaining guide to England's Scouse dialect, spoken in Liverpool and surrounding areas.  Read More >>

The book shows how humor has changed since the advent of the internet: new genres, new contexts, and new audiences....  Read More >>

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Using a descriptive and analytical approach rooted in speech act theory, this book explores the diverse speech acts...  Read More >>

Now in its third edition, this book provides an up-to-date overview of all the major spoken and signed varieties...  Read More >>