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Cummings, Patrick J.; Wolf, Hans-Georg - Dictionary of Hong Kong English - 9789888083305 - V9789888083305
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Dictionary of Hong Kong English

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Description for Dictionary of Hong Kong English Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 44. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; CB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 114 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
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.

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Hong Kong University Press Hong Kong
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
ISBN
9789888083305
SKU
V9789888083305
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Cummings, Patrick J.; Wolf, Hans-Georg
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.

Reviews for Dictionary of Hong Kong English
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

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