Talking for Britain : a journey through the nation's dialects.

Format:
book
Title:
Talking for Britain : a journey through the nation's dialects.
Author:
Elmes, Simon
Year:
2005
Language:
English
Publisher:
London : Penguin, 2005
Description:
333 p.
Call number:
PENTA.ENGELS 848 ELMES 05 (PENTA)
ISBN:
0140515623
Subject:
Engels Taalgebruik
Engels Woordenboeken
Engelse dialecten Spraakkunst
Summary:
Every region of Britain has its own distinct and constantly evolving way of talking, and this magnificent new survey pinpoint precisely what people say where - and how they say it. If you're puzzled by a Yorkshire invitation to laik out, uncertain wether to take an umbrella when told it's going to sile down, or ever wondered where you might encounter a petty, snicket or even a launder, then this fascinating and superbly browsable book will provide the answers.
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