The British Isles [With CD (Audio)]

by Clive Upton

This volumegives a detailed overview of the varieties of English spoken on the British Isles, including lesser-known varieties such as those spoken in Orkney and Shetland and the Channel Islands.

The chapters, written by widely acclaimed specialists, provide concise and comprehensive information on the phonological, morphological and syntactic characteristics of each variety discussed.

The articles are followed by exercises and study...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110196352
• ISBN13: 9783110196351
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
• Length: 541 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary