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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- 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
