World Englishes: The fourth edition has been published
The fourth, revised edition of the Routledge textbook World Englishes by Gunnel Melchers, Philip Shaw, and Peter Sundkvist is now out!
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The cover of the fourth edition of World Englises, by Gunnel Melchers, Philip Shaw, and Peter Sundkvist.
The book offers an overview of variation in phonology, grammar, vocabulary, and pragmatics of English as it is used world-wide. It introduces the principles of linguistic variation and provides coverage on the roots of English, the spread of English, variations of English as a second language, and trends for the future.
Substantially revised and adjusted in line with recent research, the new edition comes with online support material including 58 audio samples of speakers reflecting the global variety of the language, available to download. Exercises for the accompanying audio files and new reflective questions are also available online. New sections cover recent models of World Englishes, global developments and their significance for World Englishes, inclusive language, and descriptions of additional varieties including Arabic and Spanish English.
Last updated: 2026-05-26
Source: Department of English