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English Vocabulary: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English vocabulary, the way linguists classify and explain it, and the place of vocabulary in our overall picture of the language, and in society. Introducing a range of terminology for discussing vocabulary, the listener is provided with a coherent, structured description of what we know about words and their meanings. Key features of this book include: ● Analysis of historical roots of present-day words ● Coverage of the differences between speech and writing and between formality and informality ● Understanding of the social implications of choices that readers make to use standard or non-standard (e.g., regional/dialect) vocabulary ● A focus on British English with reference to a wide range of varieties of English that include North American English, Irish English, Indian English, Malaysian English, Nigerian English, and Caribbean English This book is an engaging and thought-provoking listen for anyone with an interest in English vocabulary.

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Michael McCarthy is Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Nottingham, and adjunct professor of applied linguistics, University of Limerick. He has (co)authored and edited fifty-eight books and was cofounder (with Ronald Carter) of the CANCODE spoken English corpus. He has lectured in forty-six countries and has been involved in language teaching and applied linguistics for fifty-seven years. Michael Page has been recording audiobooks since the mid-1980s and now has nearly 500 titles to his credit. He has won two Audie Awards and several AudioFile Earphones Awards. A PhD and a professional actor, Michael is also a retired professor of theater.

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