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Understanding Manglish in Malaysia by Abdul Rauf is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses different varieties of English spoken in Malaysia, called Malaysian English or Manglish. It defines terms like acrolect, mesolect and basilect to describe varieties that range from standard to more localized forms of the language. The author argues that Malaysian English should be respected as a legitimate variety and not considered substandard, as it has distinctive features but remains comprehensible. Examples of Manglish expressions are provided.
- Author
- Abdul Rauf
- Language
- EN