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Autore |
Siemund Peter <1965-> |
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Titolo |
The amazing world of Englishes [[electronic resource] ] : a practical introduction / / by Peter Siemund, Julia Davydova, Georg Maier |
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Berlin ; ; Boston, : De Gruyter Mouton, 2012 |
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ISBN |
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1-283-85768-5 |
3-11-026646-6 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (292 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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DavydovaJulia <1977-> |
MaierGeorg |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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English language - Variation |
English language - Dialects |
English language - Foreign countries |
English language - Globalization |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Inner circle varieties of English -- Irish English -- Scottish English -- British and American English -- Australian English -- Outer circle varieties: Indian English - Nigerian English - South African English -- The expanding world of Englishes -- English spoken in Europe -- English as a global language. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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 are the specific features of these Englishes? What cultural and sociolinguistic realities underlie their use? This textbook brings this exciting and ever-changing world of Englishes right to your door! |
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