Does Accent Matter?
| Author | : John Honey |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| Genre | : English language |
| ISBN | : 9780571144440 |
An analysis of accent in contemporary Britain.
Does Accent Matter
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You Say Potato
| Author | : Ben Crystal |
| Publisher | : Pan Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 207 |
| Release | : 2014-10-09 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1447276663 |
Some people say scohn, while others say schown. He says bath, while she says bahth. You say potayto. I say potahto And- -wait a second, no one says potahto. No one's ever said potahto. Have they? From reconstructing Shakespeare's accent to the rise and fall of Received Pronunciation, actor Ben Crystal and his linguist father David travel the world in search of the stories of spoken English. Everyone has an accent, though many of us think we don't. We all have our likes and dislikes about the way other people speak, and everyone has something to say about 'correct' pronunciation. But how did all these accents come about, and why do people feel so strongly about them? Are regional accents dying out as English becomes a global language? And most importantly of all: what went wrong in Birmingham? Witty, authoritative and jam-packed full of fascinating facts, You Say Potato is a celebration of the myriad ways in which the English language is spoken - and how our accents, in so many ways, speak louder than words.
Inventing English
| Author | : Seth Lerer |
| Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
| Total Pages | : 527 |
| Release | : 2015-08-25 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 0231541244 |
A history of English from the age of Beowulf to the rap of Eminem, “written with real authority, enthusiasm and love for our unruly and exquisite language” (The Washington Post). Many have written about the evolution of grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, but only Seth Lerer situates these developments within the larger history of English, America, and literature. This edition of his “remarkable linguistic investigation” (Booklist) features a new chapter on the influence of biblical translation and an epilogue on the relationship of English speech to writing. A unique blend of historical and personal narrative, both “erudite and accessible” (The Globe and Mail), Inventing English is the surprising tale of a language that is as dynamic as the people to whom it belongs. “Lerer is not just a scholar; he's also a fan of English—his passion is evident on every page of this examination of how our language came to sound—and look—as it does and how words came to have their current meanings…the book percolates with creative energy and will please anyone intrigued by how our richly variegated language came to be.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Awesome Accent
| Author | : Julian Northbrook |
| Publisher | : Northbrook Language Systems |
| Total Pages | : 126 |
| Release | : 2018-08-31 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9784909367068 |
Do You Like the Way Your English Accent Sounds? How you sound in English matters. Research shows this very clearly. Native speakers judge people with clear, easy to understand accents as proficient in English (even if in reality they're only beginners). On the other hand, they judge people whose accents are hard to understand as being low-level (Even if they're
Foreign Accent
| Author | : Alene Moyer |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 231 |
| Release | : 2013-03-14 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 1107328276 |
To what extent do our accents determine the way we are perceived by others? Is a foreign accent inevitably associated with social stigma? Accent is a matter of great public interest given the impact of migration on national and global affairs, but until now, applied linguistics research has treated accent largely as a theoretical puzzle. In this fascinating account, Alene Moyer examines the social, psychological, educational and legal ramifications of sounding 'foreign'. She explores how accent operates contextually through analysis of issues such as: the neuro-cognitive constraints on phonological acquisition, individual factors that contribute to the 'intractability' of accent, foreign accent as a criterion for workplace discrimination, and the efficacy of instruction for improving pronunciation. This holistic treatment of second language accent is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers interested in applied linguistics, bilingualism and foreign language education.
Second Dialect Acquisition
| Author | : Jeff Siegel |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2010-08-19 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1139490710 |
What is involved in acquiring a new dialect - for example, when Canadian English speakers move to Australia or African American English-speaking children go to school? How is such learning different from second language acquisition (SLA), and why is it in some ways more difficult? These are some of the questions Jeff Siegel examines in this book, which focuses specifically on second dialect acquisition (SDA). Siegel surveys a wide range of studies that throw light on SDA. These concern dialects of English as well as those of other languages, including Dutch, German, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese and Spanish. He also describes the individual and linguistic factors that affect SDA, such as age, social identity and language complexity. The book discusses problems faced by students who have to acquire the standard dialect without any special teaching, and presents some educational approaches that have been successful in promoting SDA in the classroom.
All English Accents Matter
| Author | : Pierre Wilbert Orelus |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 104 |
| Release | : 2023-04-28 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1317935802 |
Orelus' valuable study draws on the scholarly work of sociocultural and postcolonial theorists, as well as testimonies collected from study participants, to explore accentism, the systemic form of discrimination against speakers whose accents deviate from a socially constructed norm. Orelus examines the manner in which accents are acquired and the effects of such acquisition on the learning and educational experiences of linguistically and culturally diverse students. He goes on to demonstrate the ways and the degree to which factors such as race, class, and country of origin are connected with nonstandard accent-based discrimination. Finally, this book proposes alternative ways to challenge and counter the accentism that minority groups, including linguistically and culturally diverse groups, have faced in schools and in society at large. It will be of interest to all of those concerned with linguistic/accent-based prejudice and the experience of those who face it.
American Accent Training
| Author | : Ann Cook |
| Publisher | : Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9780764173691 |
Directed to speakers of English as a second language, a multi-media guide to pronouncing American English uses a "pure-sound" approach to speaking to help imitate the fluid ways of American speech.
Ask a Native New Yorker
| Author | : Jake Dobkin |
| Publisher | : Abrams |
| Total Pages | : 349 |
| Release | : 2019-03-12 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1683354974 |
Tips and lifestyle guidance on living in New York City from a journalist, native New Yorker and founder of Gothamist.com. As a third-generation New Yorker who was born, bred, and educated there, Jake Dobkin was such a fan of his hometown that he started Gothamist, a popular and acclaimed website with a focus on news, events, and culture in the city, and “Ask a Native New Yorker” became one of its most popular columns. The book version features all original writing and aims to help newbies evolve into real New Yorkers with humor and a command of the facts. In forty-eight short essays and eleven sidebars, the book offers practical information about transportation, apartment hunting, and even cultivating relationships for anyone fresh to the Big Apple. Subjects include “Why is New York the greatest city in the world?,” “Where should I live?,” “Where do you find peace and quiet when you feel overwhelmed?,” and “Who do I have to give up my subway seat to?” Part philosophy, part anecdote collection, and part no-nonsense guide, Ask a Native New Yorker will become the default gift for transplants to New York, whether they’re here for internships, college, or starting a new job.
