| Dialects Contributor(s): Trudgill, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415342635 ISBN-13: 9780415342636 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $32.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2004 Annotation: "Routledge Language Workbooks "provide absolute beginners with practical introductions to core areas of language study. Books in the series provide comprehensive coverage of the area as well as a basis for further investigation. Each "Language Workbook "guides the reader through the subject using 'hands-on' language analysis, equipping them with the basic analytical skills needed to handle a wide range of data. Written in a clear and simple style, with all technical concepts fully explained, "Language Workbooks "can be used for independent study or as part of a taught class. "Dialects": * introduces the many dialects of English spoken in the United Kingdom * reveals the key issues that dialectology engages with * uses both the international phonetic alphabet and simple representations of sounds to explain pronunciations * involves readers in collecting data * contains numerous illustrative maps * is written in a lively and engaging style, with information on 'posh and less-posh' dialects and spotting your dialect area. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 427 |
| LCCN: 2004014972 |
| Series: Language Workbooks |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 6.88" W x 9.7" (0.40 lbs) 92 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Routledge Language Workbooks provide absolute beginners with practical introductions to core areas of language study. Books in the series provide comprehensive coverage of the area as well as a basis for further investigation. Each Language Workbook guides the reader through the subject using 'hands-on' language analysis, equipping them with the basic analytical skills needed to handle a wide range of data. Written in a clear and simple style, with all technical concepts fully explained, Language Workbooks can be used for independent study or as part of a taught class. |
