The Rising Tide of Estuary English: The Changing Nature of Oral British Business Communication.

Scott, James Calvert

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ513230

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-1080-5699

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

The Rising Tide of Estuary English: The Changing Nature of Oral British Business Communication.

Scott, James Calvert

Business Communication Quarterly, v58 n2 p40-46 Jun 1995

Defines "Estuary English," a fast-growing accent of British English that is spreading across England. Discusses its usage in the British business community; its acceptability and future; and its implications for business communicators, teachers, and consultants. (SR)

Descriptors: Business Communication, Change Agents, Dialects, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Language Patterns, Language Usage, Pronunciation

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A