Yes I have heard of it informally, referred to as "Euro-English". In
answer to your first and third questions, I can't answer extensively,
but can offer a few anecdotal examples ...
Using "eventual(ly)" to mean "if it happens" rather than "final"
Using "resp." as an abbreviation to mean either "respectively" or
"and/or" (as in "tea resp. coffee"). Other innovative abbreviations
include "f.ex." (for example), "a.s.o." (and so on).
Using "precise" (pronounced [pri'saiz]) to mean "to make specific or
precise"
Saying "please" instead of "you're welcome".
None of these are "correct" in standard British English, and some
(especially the last) might still be seen as errors rather than
Euro-Englishisms. They are all examples of interference from other
languages.
I look forward to seeing this list expanded and/or (or should I say
resp.) answers to your other questions.
Harold Somers
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> [mailto:owner-corpora@lists.uib.no] On Behalf Of Parveen Lallmamode
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> Subject: [Corpora-List] 'Standard European English' ?
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> Has anyone of you here ever heard of a 'Standard European
> English'? If yes:
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> - What are its characteristics?
> - Which researcher added that 'English' to the World Englishes?
> - How does it differ from the 'Standard British English'?
> - Where can I read more about it?
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> Thanking you all in advance.
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