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Author : J. Sethi
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 9788120333338
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (333 download)
Download or read book A Handbook of Standard English and Indian Usage written by J. Sethi and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Paroo Nihalani
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Indian and British English written by Paroo Nihalani and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India's contact with the West has resulted in the distinctive vocabulary of Indian English. This easy to use dictionary contains many of the European words that have been Indianized, several of which no longer exist in British English. This is an essential handbook for all Indian speakers wishing to improve their English.
Author : J. SETHI
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 8120342747
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (23 download)
Download or read book STANDARD ENGLISH AND INDIAN USAGE written by J. SETHI and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition of this text continues to build on the three aspects of the language discussed in the previous edition—vocabulary, grammar and idioms. Divided into two parts—Part One: Vocabulary and Part Two: Grammar —the book in Part One deals with ‘Words Often Confused’, ‘Indianisms’, ‘Indian Coinages’, ‘Idioms’, and ‘Archaisms’. Part Two takes up those areas of grammar in which divergences from Standard English are very common—articles, prepositions, tenses, verb patterns, and so on. The emphasis in the Grammar section is not so much on form as on usage. The comments on each divergent item include its Standard English equivalent (and sometimes its origin as well), together with the author’s opinion on whether the item should be retained at least within the country. With such contents and features, the book should prove very valuable to a large cross-section of the educated population—students, English teachers, professionals and businessmen. WHAT’S NEW TO THE EDITION : In Chapter 3, new items on ‘balance’/‘change’ and ‘marketing’/‘shopping’ are added. Additional examples have been provided for dependent questions in Chapter 11. Explanations and comments have been made clear at many places and a few items transferred to places where they seemed to fit in better.
Author : Andreas Sedlatschek
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9027290121
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)
Download or read book Contemporary Indian English written by Andreas Sedlatschek and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2009-04-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Indian English: Variation and Change offers the first comprehensive description of Indian English and its emerging regional standard in a corpus-linguistic framework. Drawing on a wealth of authentic spoken and written data from India (including the Kolhapur Corpus and the International Corpus of English), this book explores the dynamics of variation and change in the vocabulary and grammar of contemporary Indian English. The aims are to document the extent of lexical and grammatical nativization at the beginning of the twenty-first century and compare contemporary Indian English to other varieties around the world (for example British and American English). The results are relevant to sociolinguists, variationists and lexicologists seeking to investigate ongoing language change in emerging standard varieties of English. With its strong empirical foundation and its comparative outlook, the book is also of interest to anyone looking for an introduction to the corpus-based description of varieties of English.
Author : MANISH A. VYAS
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 8120339339
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (23 download)
Download or read book TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE written by MANISH A. VYAS and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, English Language Teaching (ELT), especially English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL), has been witnessing unprecedented changes in curriculum, teaching methodology, and the application of learning theories. This has created a demand for teachers who can teach English to learners of varied cultural, socio-economic and psychological backgrounds. This book discusses the modern trends, innovations, as well as the difficulties and challenges in teaching and learning ESL in a non-native context. The book, with contributions from many experts (each one specializing in a particular field) from countries such as UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, India, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, China, and Japan, provides new methods, strategies and application-oriented solutions to overcome the problems in a practical way. The book deals with all topics pertinent to ESL and these are reinforced by a large number of examples and quotations from different sources. What distinguishes the text is its focus on modern innovations and use of technology in ELT/CLT (communicative language teaching). Teachers, teacher-trainees (B.Ed./M.A. Education/M.Ed.), and teacher-educators who are concerned with teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) should find this book immensely helpful.
Author : Andy Kirkpatrick
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136954562
Total Pages : 727 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (369 download)
Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of World Englishes written by Andy Kirkpatrick and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-06-17 with total page 727 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Handbook of World Englishes constitutes a comprehensive introduction to the study of World Englishes drawing on the expertise of leading authors within the field. The Handbook is structured in nine sections covering historical perspectives, core issues and topics and new debates which together provide a thorough overview of the field taking into account the new directions in which the discipline is heading. Among the key themes covered are the development of English as a lingua franca among speakers for whom English is a common but not first language, the parallel development of English as a medium of instruction in educational institutions throughout the world and the role of English as the international language of scholarship and scholarly publishing, as well as the development of ‘computer-mediated’ Englishes, including ‘cyberprose’. The Handbook also includes a substantial introduction and conclusion from the editor. The Routledge Handbook of World Englishes is the ideal resource for postgraduate students of applied linguistics as well as those in related degrees such as applied English language and TESOL/TEFL.
Author : H. Faye Christenberry
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810883848
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Literary Research and Postcolonial Literatures in English written by H. Faye Christenberry and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012-08-08 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Postcolonial literatures can be defined as the body of creative work written by authors whose lands were formerly subjugated to colonial rule. In previous volumes of this series, the research literature of former British colonies Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand have been addressed. This volume offers guidance for those researching the postcolonial literature of the former British colonies in Africa, the Caribbean, and South Asia. Among the forty nations represented in this volume are South Africa, India, Pakistan, Ghana, Jamaica, Swaziland, Belize, and Namibia. With the exception of South Africa (which formed the Union of South Africa in 1910), this guide picks up its coverage in 1947, when both India and Pakistan gained their independence. The literature created by writers from these nations represents the diverse experiences in the postcolonial condition and are the subject of this book. The volume provides best-practice suggestions for the research process and discusses how to take advantage of primary text resources in a variety of formats, both digital and paper based: bibliographies, indexes, research guides, archives, special collections, and microforms.
Author : K. S. Yadurajan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Current English written by K. S. Yadurajan and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witty, Informal And Entertaining, The Book Is Replete With Incisive Analyses And Insightful Clarifications. The English User In India Is Sure To Find This Book An Indispensable Reference Tool.
Author : Markku Filppula
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199777780
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of World Englishes written by Markku Filppula and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the most widely documented language in human history, English holds a unique key to unlocking some of the mysteries of the uniquely human endowment of language. Yet the field of World Englishes has remained somewhat marginal in linguistic theory. This collection heralds a more direct and mutually constructive engagement with current linguistic theories, questions, and methodologies. It achieves this through areal overviews, theoretical chapters, and case studies. The 36 articles are divided between four themes: Foundations, World Englishes and Linguistic Theory, Areal Profiles, and Case Studies. Part I sets out the complex history of the global spread of English. This is followed, in Part II, by chapters addressing the mutual relevance and importance of World Englishes and numerous theoretical subfields of Linguistics. Part III offers detailed accounts of the structure and social histories of specific varieties of English spoken across the globe, highlighting points of theoretical interest. The collection closes with a set of case studies that exemplify the type of analysis encouraged by the volume. As attention is focused on innovative work at the interface of dialect description and theoretical explanation, the book is more succinct in its treatment of applied themes, which are given complementary coverage in other works.
Author : Prashant Gupta
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 : 9350481839
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (54 download)
Download or read book Correct English Usage written by Prashant Gupta and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Correct English Usage is a unique and peerless book for those who are interested in having a written and spoken command of the English language. The fascination of this international language is unmatched. But it is replete with pitfalls which must be carefully avoided if one does not want to become a butt of laughter either in written or spoken English. Let us quote from the book itself, “A student of the English language ought to know the difference between ‘English’ and ‘the English’.” This book is a treasure house of modern and current usage in English. As one flips through the pages of the book, one gains in knowledge and confidence. The mystery of the English language unfolds itself in every page of this wonderful treatise.
Author : SANDIP KUMAR DAS
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book A HANDBOOK OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY written by SANDIP KUMAR DAS and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2023-08-24 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of English Grammar and Vocabulary is on English grammar and vocabulary. In language learning the role of grammar and vocabulary is very important. To learn language properly knowledge of grammar and vocabulary is essential. This book is intended for learners of language(ESL) especially Indian school students and aspirants of various competitive and entrance examinations. It is a complete book for basic as well as advanced stage of language learning. This book is a compilation of classical and modern grammar rules and usage. It is a complete comprehensive guide on English grammar and vocabulary to facilitate learners to acquire language skills effectively. The book is designed to meet the need of the learners. The author has highlighted the structural and functional aspects of grammar. A large number of vocabulary have been selected carefully to give the learners a comprehensive knowledge of the variety and spice of English Vocabulary. Solved and practice exercises have been provided to enhance the scope of learning.
Author : Sailaja Pingali
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
ISBN 13 : 0748631259
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (486 download)
Download or read book Indian English written by Sailaja Pingali and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2009-02-02 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a descriptive account of English as it is used in India. Indian English is a second language to most of its speakers. In its 400-year history it has acquired its own character, yet still looks to native varieties of English for norms. The complex nature of Indian English, which is not really a monolithic entity, is discussed in this book. The book also makes a distinction between what are considered to be standard and non-standard varieties, and provides an overview of the salient features. Indian English includes: * A discussion of the sociolinguistic and cultural factors* The history of the establishment of English in India, bringing it up to modern times* A description of the linguistic aspects: phonetics and phonology, lexical, discourse and morphosyntactic features* Samples of written English from a range of contexts* Samples of speech* An annotated bibliography divided according to topic.
Author : Ee Ling Low
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429782063
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (297 download)
Download or read book English in East and South Asia written by Ee Ling Low and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-08-29 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a first systematic and comprehensive account of English in East and South Asia (EESA) based on current research by scholars in the field. It has several unique features. Firstly, it provides a rigorous theoretical overview that is necessary for the understanding of EESA in relation to the burgeoning works on World Englishes as a discipline. Secondly, in the section on linguistic features, a systematic template was made available to the contributors so that linguistic coverage of the variety/varieties is similar. Thirdly, the vibrancy of the sociolinguistic and pragmatic realities that govern actual English in use in a wide variety of domains such as social media, the Internet and popular culture/music are discussed. Finally, this volume includes an extensive bibliography of works on EESA, thus providing a useful and valuable resource for language researchers, linguists, classroom educators, policymakers and anyone interested in the topic of EESA or World Englishes. This volume hopes to advance understanding of the spread and development of the different sub-varieties reflecting both the political developments and cultural norms in the region.
Author : Eric Friginal
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429535627
Total Pages : 746 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (295 download)
Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Corpus Approaches to Discourse Analysis written by Eric Friginal and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Handbook of Corpus Approaches to Discourse Analysis highlights the diversity, breadth, and depth of corpus approaches to discourse analysis, compiling new and original research from notable scholars across the globe. Chapters showcase recent developments influenced by the exponential growth in linguistic computing, advances in corpus design and compilation, and the applications of sound quantitative and interpretive techniques in analyzing text and discourse patterns. Key discourse domains covered by 35 empirical chapters include: • Research contexts and methodological considerations; • Naturally occurring spoken, professional, and academic discourse; • Corpus approaches to conversational discourse, media discourse, and professional and academic writing. The Routledge Handbook of Corpus Approaches to Discourse Analysis is key reading for both experienced and novice researchers working at the intersection of corpus linguistics and discourse analysis, as well as anyone undertaking study in these areas, as well as anyone interested in related fields and adjacent research approaches.
Author : KONAR, NIRA
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 939181803X
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (918 download)
Download or read book COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONALS, Second Edition written by KONAR, NIRA and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2021-11-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Communication Skills for Professionals’ is a time-tested book which aims to equip students, academicians and professionals with all the necessary skills to communicate effectively, so that they can thrive in this competitive world. WHAT DOES THE BOOK CONTAIN This compact and student friendly text is divided in several sections, and covers several topics like Detailed section on Vocabulary. • Items of: grammar; verbs; phrasal verbs; voices; tenses; transformation and synthesis of sentences. • ‘Rectification of Grammatical Errors’ in order to identify and correct errors. • Analysis of the 4 skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. • Skills of Technical Writing and Public Speaking. • Body Language and Group Discussion. All these and more aims to make the learner a winner, not only in his personal life, but also in his Professional life. The book is easy to read and understand. Each point is illustrated with examples from practical life. Even the grammar exercises and all other activity-based questions have been skillfully designed and worked out in Classrooms. WHAT IS NEW TO THIS EDITION • In the modern business world where speed and ease of communication is very important E-mails have become widely prevalent. An E-mail can even make or break a career. • Detailed discussions have been shared in this Edition on how to write the perfect E-mail. • A completely new chapter has been added on social media tools like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Job seekers would learn how to upload their portfolios and highlight their skills and achievements and connect with prospective employers and collaborators. Book Reviews "I have been a regular user of the book by Prof. Nira Konar and found it a very reliable resource. The chapters on ‘Group Discussion and Body Language’ are particularly helpful. Besides, the chapter on ‘Communication Theory’ has been relevantly and effectively explained keeping in mind the needs of the students. Overall, the book is very accessible by all levels of students. It is a part of recommended reading for my students." - Nandini Mukherjee Course Coordinator, Department of Communicative English, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata "An extremely concise, lucidly written and reader-friendly book, that serves as a handy reference manual for all in-service English language teachers of degree engineering colleges. The B.Tech Communicative English syllabus has been closely followed, with detailed sections on grammar, writing and comprehension. The chapters on vocabulary take an insightful look at etymology, word origins, synonymy and antonymy. Detailed word lists and practice exercises make the section extremely helpful for practicing teachers. The sections on grammar are fairly detailed, offering a thorough analysis of Verbs, Tenses, Voice, Narration, Transformation of Sentences and Error Correction. There are plenty of practice exercises for the teacher to choose from. Reading skills are well discussed and technical writing is given all the importance and predominance it usually occupies in any course on technical communication. The section on report writing is extremely useful as a guide for teachers for teaching students the formatting and writing essentials in documenting reports. There is a section on professional speaking too, which enriches the content of the book. On the whole, the book is of continuing usefulness and relevance in any technical English course and will be used by teachers and students alike for many years to come." - Dr Indrajit Bose Assistant Professor of English, GNIT, Kolkata "Dr. Konar's book acts as a comprehensive guide to the students of professional, technical as well as basic courses to hone their language skills. The language of the book is persuasive, fluid and student-friendly which makes it useful even to the first generation learners of English. The scope of this book extends from word-building to report writing and covers almost all the thrust areas of language training in a nutshell. Hence, it deserves a shelf-space in the library of any institution." - Ayushman Banerjee, Assistant Professor in English, Haldia Government College, Kolkata "This is one of the best books on 'Communication' available in the market. Dr. Nira Konar is a brand by herself whenever English Language Teaching (ELT) comes into discussion. This compact edition discusses in detail the various aspects of language ranging from Vocabulary, Grammar, Syntax to effective communication in business. The book gives a clear reading of LSRW skills such as writing, reading, listening, and public speaking. It further confers different means of effective communication, situational dialogues, body language, and group discussions. The book follows the present MAKAUT curriculum of English for B.Tech 1st year 2nd Semester (HM-HU 201 & HM-HU 291) thoroughly. It not only gives an overview of the Theory syllabus but also provides details of Language Laboratory activities as well. “Communication Skills for Professionals” enables the readers to express themselves clearly and communicate effectively at the workplace. This book not only deals with the rudiments of communication but also gives insights into the body language and provides important tips on how to be successful at interviews and group discussions. Primarily intended for students of engineering and technology, the book will also be useful for Management students and the students of all disciplines who want to acquire the skill in corporate communication and excel in their respective professional areas." - Sohini Datta Assistant Professor, Department of Management, IEM, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata "Easy and in-depth writing on the subject is the aim of this book. The author has put in here the fruits of teaching the students from the wide-ranging and first-hand knowledge of business speaking and writing, and listening in a friendly way. It is enriched with extensive references. On every page of the book the students will see how a simpler style of English is balanced with their need." - Dalia Sen Assistant Professor, Bengal Institute of Technology (Under Techno India Group), Kolkata
Author : Lena Zipp
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9027270775
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)
Download or read book Educated Fiji English written by Lena Zipp and published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-02-15 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains a comprehensive corpus-based study of prepositional constructions in written Fiji English. It explores the endo- and exonormative dynamics of norm-giving and norm-developing varieties and contributes to our understanding of structural nativization and variety formation in a multi-ethnic setting. The book provides an account of the sociolinguistic development of English in Fiji against the backdrop of the country's colonial and post-independence history, with special focus on the Indo-Fijian part of the population. Drawing on the written sections of the Indian, Great Britain, New Zealand and preliminary Fiji components of the International Corpus of English, quantitative and qualitative analyses of prepositional phenomena are conducted on the word level (frequency, semantic effects and stylistic variation), phrase level (productivity in verb-particle combinations), and pattern level (prepositions and -ing clauses). The book will be relevant to scholars interested in lexico-grammar, variety and corpus linguistics, and sociolinguistics in general.
Author : Alexandra N. Lenz
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9783631610046
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Grammar Between Norm and Variation written by Alexandra N. Lenz and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2010 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The articles collected in this volume offer the most various access to the discussed questions on norm and variation. In their entirety, they reflect the current discussion of the topic. Focusing on the object languages German and English ensures a high level of topical consistency. On the other hand, the four large topic areas (emergence and change of norms and grammatical constructions; relationship of codes of norms and 'real' language usage; competition of standard and non-standard language norms; and subsistent norms of minority languages and «institutionalised second-language varieties») cover a large range of relevant issues, thereby certainly giving an impetus to new and further investigations.
