Pakistani English as a Variety of English: A Corpus-Based Study of Blogs writing

Authors

  • Khwar Ali GCU Faisalabad
  • Rimsha Parveen GCU Faisalabad

Keywords:

Pakistani English, Blog Writing, Corpus based approach

Abstract

English, as a global language, has given rise to various regional variations known as "World English" based on historical, social, and cultural factors. Pakistani English (PakE) stands as a distinct language variety, which has emerged from the rich linguistic and cultural environment of Pakistan. The study employs a corpus-based approach, using blog posts by Pakistani authors as its data source. The results show that Pakistani English is developing and creating its own unique identity, making it a valuable addition to the global English family. Also, this article explores the unique features of Pakistani English, examining its phonological, morphological, syntactic, and lexical distinctions in comparison to variants of Standard English. Pakistani English has been influenced by regional languages such as Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, and Pashto, resulting in a dynamic vocabulary of loan words and phrases.

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Published

2023-10-30

How to Cite

Ali, K., & Parveen, R. (2023). Pakistani English as a Variety of English: A Corpus-Based Study of Blogs writing. Competitive Linguistic Research Journal, 4(2), 24–33. Retrieved from http://clrjournal.com/index.php/clrjournal/article/view/27

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): 2023 (Volume 4 - Issue 2)

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Articles

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