The Story of Australian English by Kel Richards
The English language arrived in Australia with the first motley bunch of European settlers on 26 January 1788. Today there is clearly a distinctive Australian regional dialect with its own place among the global family of 'Englishes'. How did this come about? Where did the distinctive pattern, accent, and verbal inventions that make up Aussie English come from?
A lively narrative, this book tells the story of the birth, rise and triumphant progress of the colourful dingo lingo that we know today as Aussie English.
Format: Paperback | 256 pages
Dimensions (cm): 20.9 x 13.6 x 2.1 | 332g
Publication Date: 02 Mar 2015
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Publication City/Country: Sydney, Australia
Language: English
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 1742232310
ISBN13: 9781742232317
Condition: Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text. At the top of the first page, in small handwriting, done in black pen, is a name and date, but no other writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.