{"product_id":"english-vocabulary-the-basics","title":"English Vocabulary: The Basics","description":"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 reader is provided with a coherent, structured description of what we know about words and their meanings.\nKey features of this book include:\n• Analysis of historical roots of present-day words\n• Coverage of the differences between speech and writing and between formality and informality\n• Understanding of the social implications of choices that readers make to use standard or non-standard (e.g., regional\/dialect) vocabulary\n• 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.\nFeaturing a glossary of key terms, cartoons and illustrations, further reading, reflection points, interesting \"factoids\" and examples from corpora from around the world, this book is an engaging and thought-provoking read for anyone with an interest in English vocabulary.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1032256974\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1032256974.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:McCarthy, Michael\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43627224039485,"sku":"BVV.1032256974.G","price":25.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1032256974-0.jpg?v=1789508939","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/english-vocabulary-the-basics","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}