English Vocabulary: The Basics
Author | : Michael McCarthy |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 165 |
Release | : 2022-12-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781000787948 |
ISBN-13 | : 100078794X |
Rating | : 4/5 (94X Downloads) |
Download or read book English Vocabulary: The Basics written by Michael McCarthy and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-14 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.