Koenraad Kuiper, W. Scott Allan

An Introduction to English Language (eBook, ePUB)

Word, Sound and Sentence

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 392
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781350380158
• Artikelnr.: 69635293

Autorenporträt

Koenraad Kuiper holds a PhD from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, and a DSc from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

Inhaltsangabe

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. Complete syntax.- 9. Pragmatics.

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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