Quotation in Indigenised and Learner English

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The book explores the dynamic evolution of quotative marking in modern English, particularly the emergence of new variants like "be like." It examines how younger speakers in non-Anglophone regions incorporate this feature into their second-language English. The study highlights the role of the younger generation in reshaping language use, focusing on their adaptation and appropriation of these linguistic changes across diverse cultural contexts.