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A Thesaurus of English Dialect and Slang: England, Wales and the Channel Islands
A Thesaurus of English Dialect and Slang: England, Wales and the Channel Islands
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The BBC Voices Recordings is a thesaurus of present-day vernacular English from Berwick-upon-Tweed to the Channel Islands, documenting the linguistic landscape of England, Wales, and the Channel Islands in the 21st century. It includes over 3000 separate entries, with information about the term's origins, location, and social distribution. It is an authoritative reference work for academic linguists and a valuable educational tool for creative audiences and non-specialist language enthusiasts.
Format: Hardback
Length: 550 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
This remarkable collection of contemporary vernacular English, spanning from Berwick-upon-Tweed to the Channel Islands, pays homage to established regional dialects, emerging new varieties, and colloquial expressions across generations. Drawing upon a prestigious nationwide survey conducted by BBC Voices Recordings, it provides a comprehensive documentation of the linguistic landscape of England, Wales, and the Channel Islands in the 21st century. Comprising over 3000 distinct entries, sourced from over 200 locations across the country, this thesaurus offers a wealth of information about the origins, geographical distribution, and social usage of these terms.
Enhanced with links to original sound files and cross-references to complementary dictionary sources, it serves as an authoritative reference work for academic linguists. However, its accessible presentation also makes it appealing to creative audiences, non-specialist language enthusiasts, English language teachers, and learners alike, as an invaluable educational tool. By delving into the diverse linguistic tapestry of Britain, this thesaurus fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich and evolving nature of British English dialects and slang, contributing to a broader appreciation of the English language in its global context.
Weight: 1234g
Dimension: 179 x 251 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108473231
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