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British or American English
Author | : John Algeo |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 13 |
Release | : 2006-08-10 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781139457323 |
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Speakers of British and American English display some striking differences in their use of grammar. In this detailed survey, John Algeo considers questions such as: •Who lives on a street, and who lives in a street? •Who takes a bath, and who has a bath? •Who says Neither do I, and who says Nor do I? •After 'thank you', who says Not at all and who says You're welcome? •Whose team are on the ball, and whose team isn't? Containing extensive quotations from real-life English on both sides of the Atlantic, collected over the past twenty years, this is a clear and highly organized guide to the differences - and the similarities - between the grammar of British and American speakers. Written for those with no prior knowledge of linguistics, it shows how these grammatical differences are linked mainly to particular words, and provides an accessible account of contemporary English in use.
American English
Author | : Zoltan Kovecses |
Publsiher | : Broadview Press |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2000-09-26 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781460403099 |
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This book is a cultural-historical (rather than purely linguistic) introduction to American English. The first part consists of a general account of variation in American English. It offers concise but comprehensive coverage of such topics as the history of American English; regional, social and ethnic variation; variation in style (including slang); and British and American differences. The second part of the book puts forward an account of how American English has developed into a dominant variety of the English language. It focuses on the ways in which intellectual traditions such as puritanism and republicanism, in shaping the American world view, have also contributed to the distinctiveness of American English.
The American Heritage Book Of English Usage
Author | : Editors of the American Heritage Di |
Publsiher | : HarperCollins |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 1996-09-09 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0547563213 |
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For the first time, the editors of the acclaimed American Heritage(R) Dictionary have applied their efforts to word usage as its own subject. The result is this practical guide that includes chapters on grammar, style, diction, gender, social groups, pronunciation, word formation, science terms, and a subject and a word index.
American English
Author | : Zoltan Kovecses |
Publsiher | : Broadview Press |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2000-09-26 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781770484283 |
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This book is a cultural-historical (rather than purely linguistic) introduction to American English. The first part consists of a general account of variation in American English. It offers concise but comprehensive coverage of such topics as the history of American English; regional, social and ethnic variation; variation in style (including slang); and British and American differences. The second part of the book puts forward an account of how American English has developed into a dominant variety of the English language. It focuses on the ways in which intellectual traditions such as puritanism and republicanism, in shaping the American world view, have also contributed to the distinctiveness of American English.
McGraw Hill s Conversational American English
Author | : Richard Spears,Betty Birner,Steven Kleinedler,Luc Nisset |
Publsiher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2010-09-22 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780071741323 |
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Learn more than 3,000 English expressions and speak and understand the language easily As a new speaker of English, you may hear some expressions in your daily conversations that you do not understand--yet. McGraw-Hill's Conversational American English will help you learn these expressions, so not only do you know what a person is saying to you, but that you can use the expression yourself! More than 3,000 expressions are organized by theme, so you can find what you are looking for quickly. And each topic is illustrated to further help you understand context. The book features: Common expressions are batched into 350 themes, ranging from general greetings and asking how someone is, to the more specific needs, like showing disbelief, asking someone’s intentions, and expressions for a forgotten word or name A comprehensive thematic glossary provides an additional means for the learner to locate expressions by key words and concepts Topics include: Basic Social Encounters, Greetings, Small Talk, Introductions, Ending a Conversation, Good-Byes, Agreeing, Disagreeing Conversational Encounters, Focusing Attention, Launching the Conversation, Making Friends, Complex Matters, Disputes, Discussion and Resolution, Polite Encounters, Prefaces, Communication Barriers
African American English
Author | : Lisa J. Green |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2002-08-08 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0521891388 |
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This authoritative introduction to African American English (AAE) is the first textbook to look at the grammar as a whole. Clearly organised, it describes patterns in the sentence structure, sound system, word formation and word use in AAE. The textbook examines topics such as education, speech events in the secular and religious world, and the use of language in literature and the media to create black images. It includes exercises to accompany each chapter and will be essential reading for students in linguistics, education, anthropology, African American studies and literature.
American English Compendium
Author | : Marv Rubinstein |
Publsiher | : Taylor Trade Publications |
Total Pages | : 519 |
Release | : 2011-12-01 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9781589797260 |
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A compendium of American proverbs, expressions, slang, colloquialisms; British-US glossary; abbreviations and acronyms; and other various odds and ends. Widely used by non-native speakers and translators.
Annotated Bibliography of Southern American English
Author | : James B. McMillan,Michael B Montgomery |
Publsiher | : University Alabama Press |
Total Pages | : 463 |
Release | : 2018-12-11 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780817359362 |
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A collection of the total range of scholarly and popular writing on English as spoken from Maryland to Texas and from Kentucky to Florida The only book-length bibliography on the speech of the American South, this volume focuses on the pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, naming practices, word play, and other aspects of language that have interested researchers and writers for two centuries. Compiled here are the works of linguists, historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and educators, as well as popular commentators. With over 3,800 entries, this invaluable resource is a testament to the significance of Southern speech, long recognized as a distinguishing feature of the South, and the abiding interest of Southerners in their speech as a mark of their identity. The entries encompass Southern dialects in all their distinctive varieties—from Appalachian to African American, and sea islander to urbanite.