English around the world : an introduction 1. Introduction 2. Basic notions 3. Historical background 4. Language crossing an ocean: Old World and New World 5. Settlers and locals: Southern Hemisphere Englishes transported and newly born 6. Missionaries merchants and more: English is useful English is ours 7. Language development: a general perspective 8. Issues and attitudes 9. Conclusion Appendixes Glossary References Index. The global spread of English has had widespread linguistic social and cultural implications affecting the lives of millions of people around the world. This textbook provides a lively and accessible introduction to world Englishes describing varieties used in countries as broad ranging as America Jamaica Australia Africa and Asia and setting them within their historical and social contexts. Students are guided through the material with chapter previews and summaries maps timelines lists of key terms discussion questions and exercises and a comprehensive glossary helping them to understand analyze and compare different varieties of English and apply descriptive terminology. The book is accompanied by a useful website containing textual and audio examples of the varieties introduced in the text and links to related sources of interest. Providing essential knowledge and skills for those embarking on the study of world Englishes this book has become the leading introduction to the subject