English Vocabulary: The Basics Paperback / softback
by Michael McCarthy
Part of the The Basics series
Paperback / softback
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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.
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- Pages:186 pages, 10 Tables, black and white; 12 Line drawings, black and white; 13 Halftones, black and wh
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:14/12/2022
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- ISBN:9781032256979
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:186 pages, 10 Tables, black and white; 12 Line drawings, black and white; 13 Halftones, black and wh
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:14/12/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9781032256979