Dialects - 2nd Edition

Name: Dialects - 2nd Edition
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Routledge Language Workbooks provide absolute beginners with practical introductions to core areas of language study. Books in the series provide comprehensive coverage of the area as well as a basis for further investigation. Each Language Workbook guides the reader through the subject using 'hands-on' language analysis, equipping them with the basic analytical skills needed to handle a wide range of data. Written in a clear and simple style, with all technical concepts fully explained, Language Workbooks can be used for independent study or as part of a taught class.\nThis second edition of Dialects:\n*has been revised throughout \n*introduces the many dialects of English spoken in the United Kingdom\n*reveals the key issues that dialectology engages with\n*uses both the international phonetic alphabet and simple representations of sounds to explain pronunciations\n*involves readers in collecting data\n*contains numerous illustrative maps\n*is written in a lively and engaging style.