Download or read book The Amazing World of Englishes written by Peter Siemund and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook invites you on a trip around the globe, uncovering layer by layer the complex, yet intriguing facets of English spoken world-wide. The busy streets of London, the scorched vistas of Australia, the colourful and noisy landscapes of New Delhi – English can be heard everywhere. But what are the specific features of these Englishes? What cultural and sociolinguistic realities underlie their use? This textbook brings this exciting and ever-changing world of Englishes right to your door!