This updated edition continues to provide a comprehensive exploration of the history, structure and variety of English in its oral and written forms. Two areas have been added to the text: the rise of electronic communication in all its current forms from email to texting and the crisis affecting the world's languages. In light of recent developments, the language statistics and topics involving technology have been updated. Revision of the maps includes new countries or country names. The author provides information on language teaching and learning.--Ministry of Education website.

English language arts 10 (2011). English language arts 20 (2012). English language arts 30.