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American English
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Do You Speak American? 
 Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program that "examine[s] the dynamic state of American English — a language rich with regional variety, strong global impact and cultural controversy." Includes essays on topics such as vocabulary, pronunciation, the power of prose, language as prestige, and shifts in regional language. Also includes sound clips, examples of mispronounced words, a show transcript, quizzes, and links to related information. Searchable. http://www.pbs.org/speak/ Topics: English Language Last updated Feb 9, 2005 Special English
Resources in "Special English," which originated in 1959 when "the Voice of America broadcast the first Special English program. ... The goal was to communicate by radio in clear and simple English with people whose native language was not English." Includes background about Special English (which has a core vocabulary of 1,500 words), news in Special English, and instructions for using the website to practice American English. From the Voice of America international broadcasting service. http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/ Topics: Education, English Language Last updated Dec 13, 2007 World Wide Words: Exploring the English Language
A "British viewpoint" to the uses of English and American slang. " World Wide Words is devoted to the English language - its history, quirks, curiosities and evolution." Short, and sometime extensive, answers to questions about words and phrases, such as fuddy-duddy and balderdash . The page also looks at new words that have not yet made it to the dictionaries, offers short articles on issues relating to language, and reviews on the new dictionaries and CD-ROMs. Use the index for a starting list of words already explored, or use the search engine. Updated weekly. From word lover and contributing writer for various Oxford dictionaries, Michael Quinion. http://www.worldwidewords.org/ Topics: Dictionaries, English Language, Literature & Books Last updated Jul 19, 2002 |
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