Dictionary of Hong Kong English – Words from the Fragrant Harbor

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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Beskrivning

The Dictionary of Hong Kong English is unique. It includes words and usages specific to English in Hong Kong and reflective of the city's history and culture. Acronyms and abbreviations common in Hong Kong, place name changes, Hong Kong words now internationally known, and cultural conceptualizations are additional features.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2011-06-01
Mått:117 x 189 x 22 mm
Vikt:378 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:320
Förlag:Hong Kong University Press
ISBN:9789888083305

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Patrick J. Cummings has been teaching both English and science in Hong Kong for more than a decade. His current research interest is assessment vocabulary for second language learners of English.

Recensioner i media

This guide to Hong Kong's special brand of English is full of fascinating detail, presented in a highly accessible manner. There is something here for every kind of reader, from the visitor to Hong Kong seeking insight into typical Hong Kong forms of life, to the scholar investigating linguistic and cultural interaction in colonial and postcolonial societies. An indispensable resource for the understanding of Hong Kong's complex linguistic heritage. -- Chris Hutton, The University of Hong Kong