Varieties of English: An Introduction to the Study of Language (Studies in English Language, 2)

French, Peter, Langford, David

ISBN 10: 0333589173 / ISBN 13: 9780333589175

Published by Red Globe Press, 1993

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Varieties of English: An Introduction to the Study of Language (Studies in English Language, 2)
• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333589173
• ISBN 13: 9780333589175
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

This new edition of the best selling, topic-based introduction to spoken and written English, is now fully revised and expanded with over 50% more material. This practical volume provides a wide range of written texts and transcriptions of speech for commentary and analysis. There are further practical activities and new sections on areas such as 'politically correct' usage.

About the Authors

Onetime nuclear physicist David Langford has been writing about science fiction and fantasy for several decades. He has won the science fiction world's Hugo Award 29 times.

DENNIS FREEBORN was Head of Language Studies at the College of Ripon and York St. John, UK, until 1984, and was Chief Examiner in English Language Studies for the London University Schools Examinations Board.