The global spread of English has had widespread linguistic, social, and
cultural implications, affecting the lives of millions of people around
the world. This textbook provides a lively and accessible introduction
to world Englishes, describing varieties used in countries as broadranging
as America, Jamaica, Australia, Africa, and Asia, and setting them within
their historical and social contexts. Students are guided through the
material with chapter previews and summaries, maps,timelines, lists of key
terms, discussion questions and exercises, and a comprehensive glossary,
helping them to understand, analyze, and compare different varieties of
English, and apply descriptive terminology. The book is accompanied by
a useful website, containing textual and audio examples of the varieties
introduced in the text, and links to related sources of interest. Providing
essential knowledge and skills for those embarking on the study of world
Englishes, this is set to become the leading introduction to the subject.

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