Discourse Particles in Singaporean English; Substratum Influences and Universals.

Platt, John T.; Ho, Mian Lian

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Publication Date: 1989

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Discourse Particles in Singaporean English; Substratum Influences and Universals.

Platt, John T.; Ho, Mian Lian

World Englishes, v8 n2 p215-21 Sum 1989

Examines the use and function of Chinese discourse particles in informal speech in Singaporean English, comparing the intonation and pitch movement of native varieties of English to Singaporean English. (Author/OD)

Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Chinese, Discourse Analysis, English (Second Language), Intonation, Language Research, Language Universals, Language Variation, Phonology, Speech, Tone Languages, Uncommonly Taught Languages

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Language: English

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