Dialects
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:29th Jul '04
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This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£110.00(9780415342629)
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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