Sven Leuckert Livres

The book explores the phenomenon of topicalization in English as spoken by many Asian individuals, delving into the underlying reasons for its prevalence. It examines the structural influences of major contact languages, the impact of second-language acquisition, and the significance of politeness, among other factors. By analyzing these elements, the author provides a comprehensive understanding of why topicalization is a common feature in this linguistic context.

This Element uses sophisticated corpus-linguistic and statistical methods to explore the unity and diversity of IndE by providing studies of selected lexical and morphosyntactic features that characterise Indian English(es) in the 21st century.

Corpus Linguistics for World Englishes offers a detailed account of how to analyse the many fascinating varieties of English around the world using corpus-linguistic methods. This book is key reading for advanced students of English as a World Language and Corpus Linguistics.