Download or read book A Dictionary of Nigerian English Usage written by Herbert Igboanusi and published by Lit Verlag. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dictionary of Nigerian English Usage illustrates the variety of English used in Nigeria thereby allowing Nigerians and foreigners alike to recognise and learn Nigerian English and gain more in-dept understanding of the state of the variety. The entries have been selected on the basis of frequency of usage in written texts and speech and for their cultural and historical importance. The dictionary contains a detailed introduction which explains the features of Nigerian English, the history of English in Nigeria and research techniques and methodology.
Download or read book Nigerian English Usage written by David Jowitt and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nigerian English written by David Jowitt and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2018-11-05 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the past few decades have witnessed growing interest in varieties of English around the world, no study of the Nigerian variety intended for the international market has yet been published. Making use of well-known paradigms, the book will relate Nigerian English, as a ‘Second Language’ variety, to other World Englishes. Its chief overall concern, however, is to provide a detailed descriptive account of the variety, seeking to show what is distinctive about it and also, in this perspective, distinguishing between more educated and less educated usage. After giving a sociolinguistic profile of Nigeria, where English today enjoys a more prominent role than ever before, it will examine in turn the phonology, morpho-syntax, and lexico-semantics of Nigerian English, with samples of written texts from the eighteenth century to the present. It will also give a comprehensive summary of academic research carried out in the field over the past fifty years. In this way the book will provide an introduction to the subject for the benefit of scholars and students in universities in many countries, and will serve as a useful companion to other books in De Gruyter Mouton's Dialects of English series.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Nigerian English Usage written by Herbert Igboanusi and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2002 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary illustrates the variety of English in Nigeria so allowing Nigerians and foreigners alike to recognise and learn the varieties of English peculiar to Nigerian usage and gain a more in- depth understanding of the state of Nigerian English (NE). The some 1600 entries have been selected on the basis of frequency of usage in written texts and speech and for their cultural and historical importance. Many words are borrowed from the many Nigerian languages; others are English words of phrases which have acquired new meanings in Nigeria. Some words and phrases which are not NE but pertain to Nigerian discourse have also been included - e.g. ECOMOG, austerity measure, alhaji; along with colloquialisms, slang and vulgarisms. The author prefaces the dictionary with a discursive introduction providing an overview of the features of standard NE; the history of English in Nigeria and trade and missionary relations; NE under the colonial administration; the linguistic situation in Nigeria; and notes on research techniques and methodology.
Download or read book Dictionary of Nigerian English Usage written by Wale Adegbite and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book DICTIONARY of NIGERIAN ENGLISH written by Tom Langlo and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-26 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DICTIONARY Of NIGERIAN ENGLISHBy Tom Langlo
Download or read book A Dictionary of Nigerian Pidgin English written by Ola Rotimi and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dictionary of Pidgin English, terms idioms and context
Download or read book A Hausa English Dictionary written by Paul Newman and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This up-to-date volume, the first Hausa-English dictionary published in a quarter of a century, is written with language learners and practical users in mind. With over 10,000 entries, it primarily covers Standard Nigerian Hausa but also includes numerous forms from Niger and other dialect areas of Nigeria. The dictionary includes new Hausa terminology for products, events, and activities of the modern world. Its definitions show the use of Hausa words in context, and particular attention is paid to idioms, figurative meanings, and special usages. As a guide to pronunciation, headwords and illustrative sentences are fully marked for tone and vowel length. The book adopts a unique approach to the presentation of verb forms that clarifies lexical relationships and their correct usage.
Download or read book Nigerian Slangs written by C. N. C. Asomugha and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dictionary of Nigerian English Slang written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dictionary of Varieties of English written by Raymond Hickey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dictionary of Varieties of English presents a comprehensive listing of the distinctive dialects and forms of English spoken throughout the contemporary world. Provides an invaluable introduction and guide to current research trends in the field Includes definitions both for the varieties of English and regions they feature, and for terms and concepts derived from a linguistic analysis of these varieties Explores important research issues including the transportation of dialects of English, the rise of ‘New Englishes’, sociolinguistic investigations of various English-speaking locales, and the study of language contact and change. Reflects our increased awareness of global forms of English, and the advances made in the study of varieties of the language in recent decades Creates an invaluable, informative resource for students and scholars alike, spanning the rich and diverse linguistic varieties of the most widely accepted language of international communication
Download or read book Pidgin English Discover 200 Popular Nigerian Pidgin English Words written by Mk Usua and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-29 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pidgin English is the most popular language spoken in Nigeria and many parts of West Africa. It is used in daily communication and is a blend of real English words and broken English words. Nigerian pidgin English is used in Nigerian movies and in doing business. This book will help you learn these popular pidgin English words and Nigerian pidgin English phrases so you can easily communicate and be accepted into the fold. It will help you in any pidgin English translation exercise...so you can enjoy is being Nigerian movies and music. This ebook can be called a pidgin English dictionary because you will learn over 200 popular pidgin English words and pidgin English phrases used daily in Nigeria and in other parts of West Africa. Why should you buy this now? Just imagine the smile and shock on people's face when you speak and understand what your Nigerian spouse, boyfriend or family is saying when they speak pidgin English.
Download or read book Glocal English written by Farooq A. Kperogi and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2015-06-22 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glocal English compares the usage patterns and stylistic conventions of the world’s two dominant native varieties of English (British and American English) with Nigerian English, which ranks as the English world’s fastest-growing non-native variety courtesy of the unrelenting ubiquity of the Nigerian (English-language) movie industry in Africa and the Black Atlantic Diaspora. Using contemporary examples from the mass media and the author’s rich experiential data, the book isolates the peculiar structural, grammatical, and stylistic characteristics of Nigerian English and shows its similarities as well as its often humorous differences with British and American English. Although Nigerian English forms the backdrop of the book, it will benefit teachers of English as a second or foreign language across the world. Similarly, because it presents complex grammatical concepts in a lucid, personal narrative style, it is useful both to a general and a specialist audience, including people who study anthropology and globalization. The true-life experiential encounters that the book uses to instantiate the differences and similarities between Nigerian English and native varieties of English will make it valuable as an empirical data mine for disciplines that investigate the movement and diffusion of linguistic codes across the bounds of nations and states in the age of globalization.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Cameroon Pidgin English Usage written by Jean-Paul Kouega and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Igbo English Dictionary written by Michael J. C. Echeruo and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nigerian English written by Emeka Ike and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nigerian English: A Guide to understanding the native Nigerian English Language. Unlock the vibrant world of Nigerian English! This comprehensive guide delves into the unique features, expressions, and nuances that make Nigerian English a captivating and dynamic language. Whether you're a learner eager to understand the Nigerian voice, a writer seeking to authentically capture its essence, or simply someone fascinated by the beauty of language variation, this book is for you. What you'll find inside: Understanding Nigerian English: Explore the historical roots and regional variations of Nigerian English. Grammar with a Twist: Learn the essentials of Nigerian English grammar, including common deviations from Standard English and their appropriate usage. Vocabulary Powerhouse: Discover a treasure trove of Nigerian words, phrases, and slang, along with their meanings and cultural contexts. Conversational Gems: Master the art of everyday Nigerian communication, from greetings and salutations to expressing yourself confidently. Nigerian Literature Spotlight: Gain insights into the rich literary landscape of Nigeria and how Nigerian English shapes its narratives. Surprise your Nigerian colleague with your native knowledge! More than just a language guide, this book is a celebration of Nigerian identity and cultural expression. Order your copy today and embark on a delightful journey into the world of Nigerian English!
Download or read book Garner s Modern English Usage written by Bryan A. Garner and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022-11-17 with total page 1306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most original and authoritative voice of today's English lexicography presents a fully revised new edition of his beloved usage dictionary When Bryan Garner published the first edition of A Dictionary of Modern American Usage in 1999, the book quickly became one of the most influential style guides ever written for the English language. After four previous editions and over twenty years, our language has evolved in many ways, and the powerful tool of big data has revolutionized lexicography. This extensively revised new edition fully captures these changes, featuring a thousand new entries and over two hundred replacement entries, thoroughly updated usage data and ratios on word frequency based on the Google Ngram Viewer, a more balanced coverage of World Englishes, not just American and British, and the inclusion of gender-neutral language. However, one thing has not changed: in no sense is this a regular dictionary but a masterpiece of lexicography written with wit and personality by one of the preeminent authorities on the English language. To put it in David Foster Wallace's words, Garner's discussion of rhetoric and style still borders on genius. From the (lost) battle between self-deprecating and self-depreciating to the misuse of it's for its, from the variant spelling patty-cake taking over pat-a-cake in American English to the singular uses of they, Garner explains the nuances of grammar and vocabulary and the linguistic blunders to which modern writers and speakers are prone, whether in word choice, syntax, phrasing, punctuation, or pronunciation. His empirical approach liberates English from two extremes: from the purists who maintain that split infinitives and sentence-ending prepositions are malfeasances and from the linguistic relativists who believe that whatever people say or write must necessarily be accepted. The purpose of Garner's dictionary is to help writers, editors, and speakers use the language effectively. And it does so in a playful and persuasive way that will help you sound grammatical but relaxed, refined but natural, correct but unpedantic.
