The Amazing World of Englishes : a Practical Introduction.

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This textbook invites you on a trip around the globe, uncovering layerby layer the complex, yet intriguing facets of English spoken world-wide. The busy streets of London, the scorched vistas of Australia, the colourful and noisy landscapes of New Delhi - English can be heard everywhere. But what ar...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Maier, Georg
Other Authors: Davydova, Julia, 1977-, Siemund, Peter, 1965-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berlin : De Gruyter, 2012.
Series:Mouton textbook.
Subjects:
English language > Variation.
English language > Dialects.
English language > Foreign countries.
English language > Globalization.
Anglais (Langue) > Variation.
Anglais (Langue) > Dialectes.
Anglais (Langue) > Pays étrangers.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > General.
English language > Dialects
English language > Foreign countries
English language > Globalization
English language > Variation
Sprachvariante
Englisch
Engelska språket.
Dialekter.
Världsspråk.
Globalisering.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction; 1 English as a global language; Inner circle varieties of English; 2 Irish English; 3 Scottish English; 4 British and American English; 5 Australian English; Outer circle varieties of English; 6 Indian English; 7 Nigerian English; 8 South African English; Expanding circle varieties of English; 9 English in Europe; Conclusion and outlook; Glossary of linguistic terms; IPA tables.

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