English in the German-Speaking World

English has a considerable history in Germany Austria and Switzerland and present-day English has a significant influence on the vocabulary of modern German. Examining the ongoing influence of English on German in these countries Raymond Hickey leads a team of authors to explore a wide range of topics such as the history of English teaching in Germany the type of English spoken in German-speaking countries today and the role of English in German society. Borrowings from English in present-day German as well as the use of English in public places is also discussed as is the use of English by non-Germans living in Germany and the situation of Germany as a country with English as a foreign language. Comparisons with other European countries are also analysed and a consideration of the German-English interface in places as far apart as the United States and Namibia is also presented.