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Dialects

Peter Trudgill author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:29th Jul '04

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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.
This second edition of Dialects:
*has been revised throughout
*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.

' ...Trudgill successfully distills the relatively complex field of dialectology down to the bare minimum for beginners.' - Linguist List

ISBN: 9780415342636

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 160g

92 pages

2nd edition