The History of Late Modern Englishes provides an accessible and
student-friendly introduction to the history of the English language
from the beginning of the eighteenth century up until the present day.
Taking an activity-based approach, this text ensures that students learn
by engaging with the fascinating evolution of this language rather than
by simply reading about it.
The History of Late Modern Englishes:
- Covers the development of Englishes around the world, not only in the
British Isles, but also in the United States, Canada, India, Singapore,
Australia, New Zealand, and Melanesia, as well as in other countries
around the world where English is used as a lingua franca;
- Accommodates the needs of both native and non-native speakers of
English, with helpful features such as a glossary of key terms and
questions to guide the reader through the book;
- Includes activity sections and discussion points to help students
engage with the text;
- Is accompanied by e-resources which include further activities and
additional coverage of points of interest in the book.
Written by an experienced teacher and author, this book is an essential
course textbook for any module on the history of English and the perfect
accompaniment to the author's own The History of Early English.