Carolina P. Amador Moreno

An Introduction to Irish English

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ISBN 13:
9781845533717
author:
Carolina P. Amador Moreno
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Equinox Publishing Ltd,SW11
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
202
Dimensions:
6.60 (w) x 9.50 (h) x 0.50 (d)
Genre:
Speech, Sociolinguistics, Germanic Languages - English Language, Indo-European Languages - General & Miscellaneous, Dialectology & Linguistic Geography
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£31.44

Description

An Introduction to Irish English provides a comprehensive overview of the English spoken in Ireland, exploring its most characteristic features and historical development. This accessible guide delves into the unique aspects of Hiberno-English, including its pragmatic implications and bilingualism.

The book presents real data and fictional representations of this variety of English, drawing on literature, media, film scripts, everyday conversation, and other contexts to illustrate key concepts. Practical exercises and activities are included throughout each chapter, making it an ideal resource for discussion and further investigation.

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