Speaking American A History Of English In The United States
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Speaking American
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Author : Richard W. Bailey
language : en
Publisher: OUP USA
Release Date : 2012-01-23
Speaking American written by Richard W. Bailey and has been published by OUP USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-23 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Investigates the history and continuing evolution of American English, from the 16th century to the present, to celebrate the endless variety and remarkable inventiveness that have always been at the heart of our language. By the author of Images of English: A Cultural History of the Language.
A History Of American English
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Author : J. L. Dillard
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-09-25
A History Of American English written by J. L. Dillard and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-25 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This impressive volume provides a chronological, narrative account of the development of American English from its earliest origins to the present day.
Speaking American
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Author : Josh Katz
language : en
Publisher: Mariner Books
Release Date : 2020-09
Speaking American written by Josh Katz and has been published by Mariner Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Did you know that your answers to just a handful of questions can predict the zip code of where you grew up? Speaking American offers a visual atlas of the American vernacular--who says what, and where they say it--revealing the history of our nation, our regions, and the language that divides and unites us.
American And British English Differences With A Look At Their History
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Author : Anke Werckmeister
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2012-10-15
American And British English Differences With A Look At Their History written by Anke Werckmeister and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-15 with Literary Collections categories.
Seminar paper from the year 2008 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Other, grade: 2,0, Free University of Berlin (Institut für Englische Philologie), course: VS Sociolinguistics and Varieties of English II: English as a pluricentric language, language: English, abstract: Both British English and American English are interesting topics to look at but to look at them in a contrastive way is even more interesting because here you have to take the history of both varieties into consideration to see where the differences lie and why they became two distinctive varieties. Now you have to keep in mind that America was settled by British people but yet Americans now do not speak British English and then voted for their own way of speaking and pronouncing English. But how did that come? It was simply impossible not to have a different variety of English in America since English was exposed to different external factors such as other existing languages and a new environment compared to English in England and Great Britain. Hence with the Declaration of Independence in 1776 as a political separation from the mother country a linguistic separation needed to follow to finally divorce the USA from England which was important for the Americans because they wanted to have their own national identity.
A History Of The English Speaking Peoples Since 1900
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Author : Andrew Roberts
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-12-16
A History Of The English Speaking Peoples Since 1900 written by Andrew Roberts and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-16 with History categories.
Prize-winning British historian tells the story of the English-speaking peoples in the 20th century Winston Churchill's History of the English-Speaking Peoples ended in 1900. Andrew Roberts, Wolfson History prizewinner has been inspired by Churchill's example to write the story of the 20th century. Churchill wrote: 'Every nation or group of nations has its own tale to tell. Knowledge of the trials and struggles is necessary to all who would comprehend the problems, perils, challenges, and opportunities which confront us today 'It is in the hope that contemplation of the trials and tribulations of our forefathers may not only fortify the English-speaking peoples of today, but also play some small part in uniting the whole world, that I present this account.' As the greatest of all the trials and tribulations of the English-speaking peoples took place in the twentieth century, Roberts' book covers the four world-historical struggles in which the English-speaking peoples have been engaged - the wars against German Nationalism, Axis Fascism, Soviet Communism and now the War against Terror. But just as Churchill did in his four volumes, Roberts also deals with the cultural, social and political history of the English global diaspora.
A History Of American English
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Author : Joey Lee Dillard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
A History Of American English written by Joey Lee Dillard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with English language categories.
Part of the Longman Linguistics Library, this text examines the history and development of American English, covering such topics as the development of Black English, regionalization and de-regionalization and early diversity, levelling and rediversification.
Do You Speak American
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Author : Robert Macneil
language : en
Publisher: Nan A. Talese
Release Date : 2007-12-18
Do You Speak American written by Robert Macneil and has been published by Nan A. Talese this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-18 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Is American English in decline? Are regional dialects dying out? Is there a difference between men and women in how they adapt to linguistic variations? These questions, and more, about our language catapulted Robert MacNeil and William Cran—the authors (with Robert McCrum) of the language classic The Story of English—across the country in search of the answers. Do You Speak American? is the tale of their discoveries, which provocatively show how the standard for American English—if a standard exists—is changing quickly and dramatically. On a journey that takes them from the Northeast, through Appalachia and the Deep South, and west to California, the authors observe everyday verbal interactions and in a host of interviews with native speakers glean the linguistic quirks and traditions characteristic of each area. While examining the histories and controversies surrounding both written and spoken American English, they address anxieties and assumptions that, when explored, are highly emotional, such as the growing influence of Spanish as a threat to American English and the special treatment of African-American vernacular English. And, challenging the purists who think grammatical standards are in serious deterioration and that media saturation of our culture is homogenizing our speech, they surprise us with unpredictable responses. With insight and wit, MacNeil and Cran bring us a compelling book that is at once a celebration and a potent study of our singular language. Each wave of immigration has brought new words to enrich the American language. Do you recognize the origin of 1. blunderbuss, sleigh, stoop, coleslaw, boss, waffle? Or 2. dumb, ouch, shyster, check, kaput, scram, bummer? Or 3. phooey, pastrami, glitch, kibbitz, schnozzle? Or 4. broccoli, espresso, pizza, pasta, macaroni, radio? Or 5. smithereens, lollapalooza, speakeasy, hooligan? Or 6. vamoose, chaps, stampede, mustang, ranch, corral? 1. Dutch 2. German 3. Yiddish 4. Italian 5. Irish 6. Spanish
Everyday English Volume 5
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Author : Jeannie Yang
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04-27
Everyday English Volume 5 written by Jeannie Yang and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-27 with categories.
This is the last volume of Everyday English. After reading this volume, you can always review previous sections to sharpen your skills. If you re-read the whole book three times, you will be close to fully understanding the language. This volume is the most suspenseful of all the volumes, because you get to find out what happens to Diane & Ken! In addition, you will learn casual English through a series of stories as you read about common or peculiar situations that come up in daily life. Also, you will go along with the characters as they travel to different regions in North America:(Excerpts from the text)"Diane: I guess I'll see you tomorrow morning.Sandy: In the flesh. Hey, don't be so down. We'll find him.Diane: I know we will.Sandy: If I were you, I'd hike up the road later and paint the town red.Diane: I just might do that.Sandy: See you Diane.Diane: Take care. _____________________________________________Emily: Are you just visiting?Tourist: I started from Quebec and now I'm here.Emily: Wow, all the way to Lake Louise?Tourist: That's right.Emily: Did you drive?Tourist: No way, I'm a triathlete.Emily: You've got to be kidding me.Tourist: Is that something new?"The book has been divided into separate volumes for easy use. The stories flow best when you begin from Volume 1. Also, feel free to refer to the Appendices section when you come across a word you don't know.
Everyday English Volume 3
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Author : Jeannie Yang
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04-22
Everyday English Volume 3 written by Jeannie Yang and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-22 with categories.
In this volume, you get to meet new characters, discover more about the main characters, and particularly learn about the lifestyle of Americans. You will also meet a diverse group of characters and see how they adjust to modern life in the U.S. Also, Ken & Diane are getting more intense... or are they? You be the judge! The fun stories continue as you keep learning American language and culture (see examples below from the text): "Diane: It's very clean. There's no mess at all.Gina: I'm glad you think so.Diane: I thought all Americans wear their shoes in the house.Gina: Really? Why is that?Diane: That's what I saw on TV.Gina: Not all Americans are like that. Where are you from by the way?_____________________________________________"Old Woman: I'm an eighty-one-year-old grandmother. I have the right to be uptight.Teenager: Can I at least have some beer?Old Woman: Help yourself.Teenager: Thanks a lot.Old Woman: When you come back, remind me to disown you.Teenager: Grandma!Old Woman: What? I'm very forgetful at my age."The complete book has been divided into separate volumes for easy use. Each volume is a continuation, so it will be most helpful if you begin from Volume 1. San Francisco, 2020
Everyday English
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Author : Jeannie Yang
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-12-12
Everyday English written by Jeannie Yang and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-12 with categories.
There is no time like the present to learn English. The world's most widely spoken language permeates many aspects of our daily lives. Internet sites, blockbuster movies, even toothpaste tubes bear English words. But let's be honest, learning to speak American English is not easy. Pronunciation, sentence structures, figures of speech, and idioms are just some of the potential headaches for those who are courageous enough to take up English. One might wonder if there is a way to learn American English with minimum hassle. That is exactly why this book was created.Flipping through the pages of this book will reveal the absence of numbered lessons and regimented exercises. In fact, the majority of the text is written in a format similar to a movie script. There is a cast of characters performing the actions of each scene. The two main characters have different personalities and backgrounds, but they are united by the quest to learn English. Both of the characters drive the storyline by making decisions that are based on their learning goals. You have the opportunity to imagine that you are a character in the story. You can decide which parts of the text to read, and the order, in accordance with your own learning goals.Whether you are going on a cruise or heading to a job interview, this book serves as a practical and entertaining guide to conversational American English. You can also use it as a handy reference while traveling abroad. Although the events in the story take place in the United States, the speaking skills you will gain can be employed in other English-speaking countries.The lines of the characters in the story provide a glimpse into the diversity of dialects and rich vocabulary that American English has to offer. It is a dynamic language that is deeply intertwined with American culture. References to American thought, history, and pop culture enliven the text, making for an enjoyable learning experience. As you make your way through the book, I hope you will come to see, as I have, how wonderful and exhilarating it is to learn English.