Refreshed and updated, the fifth edition of this core textbook offers a clear and engaging introduction to the building blocks of the English language, namely its words, sounds and sentences. Assuming no prior knowledge, it combines accessibility with depth, offering detailed explanations of key topics and theories, including variation in vocabularies, the International Phonetic Alphabet and relevance theory in relation to pragmatics. Packed full of exercises to help consolidate learning, and equipped with examples and illustrations throughout, An Introduction to English Language is essential reading for undergraduate students of English language and linguistics and a valuable resource for students and teachers of English as a second or foreign language.
This new edition features:
- An enhanced text design
- Updated examples
- Refreshed illustrations
- New and improved exercises
- Revised further reading lists.
The book is divided into three parts, with succinct overviews and clearly-defined learning outcomes at the start of each section, followed by glossaries of technical terms at the end. It is also accompanied by a wealth of online resources, including downloadable PowerPoints, MP3 audio files, MP4 video lectures, and quizzes, further supporting readers in achieving their goals.
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1. Introduction: What is a Language?
Part I: Words
2. The Form and Function of Words
3. Word Meanings and Vocabularies
Part II: Sounds
4. Speech Sounds
5. The Phonology of English
6. Syllables and Suprasegmentals
Part III: Sentences
7. The Structure of Simple Sentences
8. Complex Syntax
9. Pragmatics
Further Exercises
Glossary
Further Reading
Answers to Exercises
Index
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A well-structured text. The authors successfully explain complex language features in a concise, easy-to-read, and student-friendly manner!
A clear and engaging introduction to the building blocks of the English language, namely its words, sounds and sentences.
Packed with exercises to help consolidate knowledge, with answers provided so that students can track their progress
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781350380134
Publisert
2024-02-22
Utgave
5. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Academic
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
189 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
392