Philippine English: Development, Structure, and Sociology of English in the Philippines

This book is a reference on the history, sociology, and linguistic structure of Philippine English. It offers readers access to a synthesis of the last fifty years of research on Philippine English and also offers a new and better understanding of the nativization of English in the Philippines.

Ariane Macalinga Borlongan’s education and experience across the world have inspired him to passionately work with English speakers in non-Anglo-American contexts. As a sociolinguist, he has analyzed variation, change, and standardization across Englishes. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics at age 23 via a competitive accelerated program in De La Salle University (Manila, the Philippines) and is presently Associate Professor of Sociolinguistics at the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (Japan).