Congratulations to Yesha Townsend on being given the opportunity to deliver the keynote address at the Oxford English Dictionary's World English Symposium in the UK. Ms. Townsend was recommended for this unique opportunity by Bermudian academic and researcher Dr. Rosemary Hall. Read more to view the full keynote address.
Oxford English Dictionary's World English Symposium
Bermuda College English advisor/tutor in the Centre for Learning and Academic Success (C.L.A.S), Ms. Yesha Townsend will be delivering the keynote address at the Oxford English Dictionary’s World English Symposium in the UK, this month. The symposium will be the first of its kind and will include talks, lectures, and research on World Englishes.
Ms. Townsend was recommended for this unique opportunity by Bermudian academic and researcher Dr. Rosemary Hall. Yesha will be speaking on the second day of the symposium, April 13, about the importance of heritage and identity in the Bermudian colloquial language and dialect.
Due to the (GMT) time difference, the address will be given at 5 a.m. Bermuda time (9 a.m. GMT). Log-in details are provided here for registration.
