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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 diferences 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, refection 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.  \nMichael 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 58 books and was co-founder (with Ronald Carter) of the CANCODE spoken English corpus. He has lectured in 46 countries and has been involved in language teaching and applied linguistics for 57 years.  \nThe Basics  \nThe Basics is a highly successful series of accessible guidebooks which provide an overview of the fundamental principles ofa subject area in a jargon-free and undaunting format.  \nIntended for students approaching a subject for the frst time, the books both introduce the essentials ofa subject and provide an ideal springboard for further study. With over 50 titles spanning subjects from artifcial intelligence (AI) to women’s studies, The Basics are an ideal starting point for students seeking to understand a subject area.  \nEach text comes with recommendations for further study and gradually introduces the complexities and nuances within a subject.  \nSUSTAINABILITY (SECOND EDITION) PETER JACQUES  \nTRANSLATION  \nJULIANE HOUSE  \nTRANSNATIONAL LITERATURE  \nPAUL JAY  \nTOWN PLANNING  \nTONY HALL  \nWOMEN’S STUDIES (SECOND EDITION) BONNIE G. SMITH  \nWORLD PREHISTORY  \nBRIAN M. FAGAN AND NADIA DURRANI  \nINFORMATION SCIENCE  \nJUDITH PINTARAND DAVID HOPPING  \nFor more information about this series, please visit: www.routledge. com/The-Basics/book-series/B  \nENGLISH VOCABULARY  \nTHE BASICS  \nMichael McCarthy  \nCover image: Getty Images |CactuSoup  \nFirst published 2023  \nby Routledge  \n4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RNand by Routledge  \n605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158  \nRoutledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business  \n© 2023 Michael McCarthy  \nThe right of Michael McCarthy to be identifed as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers.  \nTrademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identifcation and explanation without intent to infringe.  \nBritish Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data  \nA catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: McCarthy, Michael, 1947– author.  \nTitle: English vocabulary: the basics / Michael McCart","cbCaidGuPj5sWKcG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidGuPj5sWKcG","pdf",1895088,"English","# Introduction to the Reader\n# A Word or Two about Words\n## What Do We Mean By ‘Vocabulary’?\n## The ‘English’ in English Vocabulary\n## Spaced Out\n## Eyes and Ears\n# Corpora: Letting the Data Speak\n## Using a Corpus\n## Corpus Example","[{\"question\":\"What does the book explain about vocabulary and words?\",\"answer\":\"It provides a structured account of what is known about words and their meanings, including how linguists classify and explain vocabulary.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the book treat differences between speech and writing?\",\"answer\":\"It covers differences between speech and writing and between formality and informality, showing how vocabulary choices vary across contexts.\"},{\"question\":\"What role do corpora and examples play?\",\"answer\":\"The book uses corpus-based examples and discusses how to use a corpus, letting the data speak across English varieties.\"}]","English Vocabulary: The Basics - An Engaging Introduction to Word Meanings | PDF",1790826039,31]