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Synopsis

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 listener 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 
 
 
 
This book is an engaging and thought-provoking listen for anyone with an interest in English vocabulary.

Durée: environ 6 heures (05:30:22)
Date de publication: 22/10/2024; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2023. Copyright Statment: —

• Sciences humaines et Humanités
• Langues étrangères