From Singapore to Scotland, Canada to the Channel Islands, Namibia to
New Zealand and beyond, International English takes you on a
fascinating journey through the varieties of English spoken around the
world. Comparisons across the varieties provide a comprehensive guide to
differences in phonetics, phonology, grammar and vocabulary, making this
a useful resource for teachers of English as a foreign language and
linguistics students alike. This sixth edition has been thoroughly
updated to include the following:
- new sections on the Death of RP, Estuary English, Multicultural London
English, the Dublin accent and Fijian English;
- updated material on RP phonology, New Zealand English phonology,
Australian English lexis, North American English lexis and the
Northern Cities Chain Shift;
- revised and updated references and bibliography.
This textbook comes with free-to-download MP3 files at
www.routledge.com/9781138233690, which demonstrate the different
varieties featured in the book - ideal for use in class, at home or on
the move. International English remains a key and indispensable
resource for teachers and students, and is essential reading for anyone
studying varieties of English in a global context.