Dialects

<p><em>Routledge Language Workbooks </em>provide absolute beginners with practical introductions to core areas of language study. Books in the series provide comprehensive coverage of the area as well as a basis for further investigation. Each <em>Language Workbook </em>guides the reader through the subject using 'hands-on' language analysis equipping them with the basic analytical skills needed to handle a wide range of data. Written in a clear and simple style with all technical concepts fully explained <em>Language Workbooks </em>can be used for independent study or as part of a taught class.<br>This second edition of <em>Dialects</em>:<br>*has been revised throughout <br>*introduces the many dialects of English spoken in the United Kingdom<br>*reveals the key issues that dialectology engages with<br>*uses both the international phonetic alphabet and simple representations of sounds to explain pronunciations<br>*involves readers in collecting data<br>*contains numerous illustrative maps<br>*is written in a lively and engaging style with information on 'posh and less posh' dialects and spotting your dialect area.</p>