Variety Signifiers in Nigerian English.

Willmott, M. B.

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ERIC Number: EJ203282

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Publication Date: 1979-Apr

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Variety Signifiers in Nigerian English.

Willmott, M. B.

English Language Teaching Journal, v33 n3 p227-33 Apr 1979

Different types of stress, rhythm, and intonation used by Nigerian speakers of English are analyzed, and lexical differences are discussed. Problems with vowels, consonants, and syllable structure are also covered. (SW)

Descriptors: Consonants, Dialects, English (Second Language), Intonation, Language Instruction, Language Rhythm, Regional Dialects, Second Language Learning, Stress (Phonology), Syllables, Teaching Guides

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria

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