English Vocabulary: The Basics

di Michael McCarthy (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2022

English Vocabulary: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English vocabulary, the way linguists classify and explain it, and the place of vocabulary in our overall picture of the language, and in society. Introducing a range of terminology for discussing vocabulary, the reader is provided with a coherent, structured description of what we know about words and their meanings. Key features of this book include: • Analysis of historical roots of present-day words • Coverage of the differences between speech and writing and between formality and informality • Understanding of the social implications of choices that readers make to use standard or non-standard (e.g., regional/dialect) vocabulary • A focus on British English with reference to a wide range of varieties of English that include North American English, Irish English, Indian English, Malaysian English, Nigerian English and Caribbean English. Featuring a glossary of key terms, cartoons and illustrations, further reading, reflection points, interesting "factoids" and examples from corpora from around the world, this book is an engaging and thought-provoking read for anyone with an interest in English vocabulary.

• Autore: Michael McCarthy
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Collana: The Basics
• Anno: 2022
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 186 p.
• Dimensioni: 198 x 129 mm
• Peso: 100 gr.
• EAN: 9781032256979

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