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The Story of Australian English

By Kel Richards
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The Story of Australian English by Kel Richards delves into the fascinating journey of how the unique Australian English language was formed. The book explores its historical roots, the impact of various cultures, and how social changes have shaped its development over time. It's a captivating exploration of the linguistic evolution that defines Australia's identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the evolution of language and how it reflects Australia's unique culture and identity. It offers intriguing insights into the historical and social influences that have shaped Australian English, providing a captivating journey through the country's linguistic history.

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The Story of Australian English

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The English language arrived in Australia with the first motley bunch of European settlers on 26 January 1788. Today, there is clearly a distinctive Australian regional dialect with its own place among the global family of 'Englishes'. How did this come about? Where did the distinctive pattern, accent, and verbal inventions that make up Aussie English come from?

A lively narrative, this book tells the story of the birth, rise, and triumphant progress of the colourful dingo lingo that we know today as Aussie English.

Kel Richards talks about The Story of Australian English on the Today Show.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742232317

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Kel Richards is an Australian author, journalist and radio personality. He has written a series of crime novels and thrillers, episodes of the TV series Murder Call, a number of children’s books and The Dictionary of Australian Phrase and Fable. He presented ABC NewsRadio’s weekend afternoons, which included regular Wordwatch segments, and is currently the presenter of 2CH’s Sunday night program.

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