This book provides an overview of the linguistic situation in Brunei,
including a historical overview and a synopsis of the current education
system. It investigates pronunciation, particularly the intelligibility
of Brunei English and the vowels of Brunei Mandarin, and it also
describes the acquisition of Malay grammar, Malay politeness strategies,
the use of language online, language in the courts, a comparison of
Malay and English newspapers, the language of shop signs, the status of
Dusun, and lastly, English literature in Brunei.