Purrieties of Language

Purrieties of Language
Title Purrieties of Language PDF eBook
Author Edith Podhovnik
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 359
Release 2023-02-28
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 1108911145

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After conquering the Internet, cats are now taking on linguistics! Since the advent of social media, cats have become a topic central to online communication, and the multitude of cat-related accounts now online has made this a world-wide phenomenon. Through cat-inspired varieties of language, we have developed a genre of cat-inspired vocabulary. And on our special social media accounts for our cats, we take on their identities, as we post, write, talk, and chat - as our feline friends. This innovative book provides linguistic analyses of the cyber 'Cativerse', exploring online language variation, and explaining key linguistic concepts – all through the lens of cat-related communication. Each chapter explores a different sociolinguistic phenomena, drawing on fun and engaging examples including memes, hashtags, captions and 'LOLcats', from platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Innovative yet accessible, it is catnip for all 'hoomans' interested in how language is used online.

Principles of Phonetics

Principles of Phonetics
Title Principles of Phonetics PDF eBook
Author John Laver
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 742
Release 1994-05-12
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 9780521456555

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Comprehensive textbook on phonetics, with examples from over 500 languages.

English Transcription Course

English Transcription Course
Title English Transcription Course PDF eBook
Author Maria Lecumberri
Publisher Routledge
Pages 161
Release 2014-03-18
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 1134664303

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Have you ever been confused by the fact that the words 'though' and 'bough' are pronounced differently, or frustrated by the realisation that 'hint' and 'pint' don't rhyme? It is well known that the spelling system of English is notoriously unhelpful as an indicator of how to pronounce English words. Spoken and written representations of English are mutually inconsistent, making it difficult to interpret the 'logic' of the language. Learning to transcribe English phonetically, however, provides an accurate visual interpretation of pronunciation: it helps you to realise what you actually say, rather than what you think you say. English Transcription Course is the ideal workbook for anyone wishing to practice their transcription skills. It provides a series of eight lessons, each dealing with a particular aspect of pronunciation, and introduces and explains the most important features of connected speech in modern British English - such as assimilation, elision and weak forms, concentrating on achieving a relaxed, informal style of speech. Each lesson is followed by a set of exercises which allow for extensive practise of the skills learnt in both current and previous chapters. Students can check their progress with the 'model' answers provided in the appendix.

How We Talk

How We Talk
Title How We Talk PDF eBook
Author Allan A. Metcalf
Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages 228
Release 2000
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 9780618043620

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In short, delightful essays, a professor of English explains the key features that make American speech so expressive and distinct. With chapters on ethnic dialects and dialects in the movies, the author reveals the resplendence of one of our nation's greatest natural resources--its endless and varied talk.

Inter-cultural Communication at Work

Inter-cultural Communication at Work
Title Inter-cultural Communication at Work PDF eBook
Author Michael G. Clyne
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 268
Release 1996-08-15
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 9780521575096

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This interdisciplinary study examines the impact of cultural values on discourse.

Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription

Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription
Title Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription PDF eBook
Author Felicity Cox
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 281
Release 2017-10-26
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 1108661556

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Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription is the first textbook to clearly describe Australian English speech patterns. Now in its second edition, this ground-breaking work addresses speech production characteristics and provides detailed instruction in both phonetic and phonemic transcription of the dialect. Each chapter features practical exercises to allow readers to develop skills and test their knowledge as they progress through the text. These exercises are complemented by an extensive companion website, which contains valuable explanatory materials, audio examples and accompanying activities for students. A new assessment bank includes exercises of varying difficulty, allowing lecturers to build unique assessment tasks tailored to their students' needs. Drawing on their extensive experience as teachers and researchers in phonetics and phonology, Felicity Cox and new author Janet Fletcher have crafted a comprehensive resource that remains essential reading for students, teachers and practitioners of linguistics, speech pathology and language education.

Language and Human Relations

Language and Human Relations
Title Language and Human Relations PDF eBook
Author Michael G. Clyne
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 197
Release 2009-04-09
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 0521870623

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Exploring practices in the family, school, the workplace, this book investigates the varied ways people choose to address one another.