socioling vd haagen caught norms american british holland academic graphics english pronunciation dutch learners caught norms monique van der haagen book aims show extent true english pronunciation young dutch speakers sounds american reports english pronunciation 204 secondary school pupils amsterdam groningen venlo nijmegen addition investigates character traits pupils associate male female speakers british american english done means listening test pupils judged total twelve speakers varieties number traits finally attempts relate pupils pronunciation results attitude well preference tests production data reveal free speech 40 occurrences variables investigated show american pronunciation preference test shows pupils regard british english norm shift preference towards american english variables attitude test showed americans britons considered equal social status americans considered dynamic especially female speakers considerable difference learners different educational levels learners different geographical areas contrary usual sociolinguistic finding difference male female subjects tests contents 1 introduction 2 method 3 pronunciation 4 attitudes 5 recognition preference 6 conclusion 1998 viii 138 pp isbn 90 5569 055 4 paperback lot international series 12 cls nijmegen university dissertation price individuals ordering directly publisher nlg 29 60 holland academic graphics http www hagpub com po box 53292 2505 ag hague netherlands fax 31 70 448 0177