An Atlas of English Dialects

by Clive Upton and J.D.A. Widdowson

- includes ninety maps showing the regions in which particular words, phrases and pronunciations are used; detailed commentaries explaining points of linguistic, historical and cultural interest; and, explanations of linguistic terms, a bibliography for further reading and a full index. Based on the Survey of English Dialects - the most extensive record of English regional speech - the "Atlas" is a fascinating and informative guide to the diversity of the English Language in England.

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English Accents and Dialects: An Introduction to Social and Regional Varieties of English in the British Isles

by Arthur Hughes, Peter Trudgill, Dominic Watt

- covers the social and regional varieties of English in the British Isles. Discusses accent and dialect in the broader framework of language variation, including phonetic, phonological, grammatical, lexical, historical and stylistic differences. The accompanying CD contains of interviews (all transcribed in the book) with speakers from each of the different areas.

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The Dialects of England

by Peter Trudgill

- celebrates the rich variety of regional and social dialects of English in all its forms, ancient and modern. Outlines the history and geography of English dialects in non-technical language.

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Real English: Grammar of English Dialects in the British Isles

by James Milroy and Lesley Milroy

- celebrates the rich variety of regional and social dialects of English in all its forms, ancient and modern. Outlines the history and geography of English dialects in non-technical language.

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Urban Voices: Variation and Change in British Accents

by Paul Foulkes and Gerard J. Docherty

- provides accurate and up-to-date information on regional variation in the use of grammatical constructions of English and directs readers to resources where further information on the subject is available. A pioneer effort in the field of spoken English grammar, containing contributions from many experts in the field. Uses case studies to illustrate the differences in grammar between Scottish, Irish, Northumbrian and South-Eastern spoken English. Drawing on current research, it discusses in detail the extent of variation in grammar and the implications of this in the educational process.

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Accents of English

by J.C. Wells

- Volume 1 provides an introduction which shows how accents vary not only geographically, but also with social class, formality, sex and age. Volume 2 covers the accents of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland; and Volume 3 includes details of the accents of the USA, Canada, the West Indies, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Black Africa and the Far East.

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American English: Dialects and Variation

by Paul Foulkes and Gerard J. Docherty

- a detailed account of the geographical and sociocultural distribution of certain kinds of American English, through distinct dialects, grammar, and usage.

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American Voices: How Dialects Differ from Coast to Coast

by Ben Ward and Walt Wolfram (Editors)

- gives readers a new understanding of language diversity through an engaging look at regional, ethnic, and sociocultural dialects such as African American, Chicano, Cajun, and Jewish English.

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The American Accent Guide: A Complete and Comprehensive Course on the Pronunciation and Speaking Style of American English for Individuals of All Language Backgrounds / book and 8 CDs

by Beverly A. Lujan

- a complete book and audio instructional program on the sound system of American English

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