International English

International English A Guide to Varieties of English Around the World

Sixth edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

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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Book information

ISBN: 9781138233683
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
Edition: Sixth edition
DEWEY: 427
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 164
Weight: 181g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 11mm