Anglický jazyk

English Vocabulary

Vydavateľstvo: Routledge
Rok vydania: 2022
Formát: Paperback
Rozmer: 198 x 129 mm
Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
ISBN: 9781032256979

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O knihe

English Vocabulary: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English vocabulary, the way linguists classify and explain it, and the place of vocabulary in our overall picture of the language, and in society. Introducing a range of terminology for discussing vocabulary, the reader is provided with a coherent, structured description of what we know about words and their meanings. Key features of this book include: ¿ Analysis of historical roots of present-day words ¿ Coverage of the differences between speech and writing and between formality and informality ¿ Understanding of the social implications of choices that readers make to use standard or non-standard (e.g., regional/dialect) vocabulary ¿ A focus on British English with reference to a wide range of varieties of English that include North American English, Irish English, Indian English, Malaysian English, Nigerian English and Caribbean English. Featuring a glossary of key terms, cartoons and illustrations, further reading, reflection points, interesting "factoids" and examples from corpora from around the world, this book is an engaging and thought-provoking read for anyone with an interest in English vocabulary.