International English - A Guide to Varieties of English Around the World
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| Verlag | Taylor & Francis |
| Auflage | 2017 |
| Seiten | 176 |
| Format | 15,6 x 23,3 x 0,9 cm |
| Gewicht | 283 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| ISBN-10 | 1138233692 |
| EAN | 9781138233690 |
| Bestell-Nr | 13823369UA |
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, provide a useful resource for teachers of English as a foreign language and linguistics students alike.
Klappentext:
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 va rieties 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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
Standard English in the world English, Australasian, South African and Welsh EnglishThe pronunciation of Northern American EnglishEnglish and North American English: grammatical, orthographical and lexical differencesScottish and Irish EnglishWest Indian English and English-based creolesLesser-known EnglishesSecond language varieties of English
Glossary
Bibliography
Index