Written by a highly experienced team of teachers, this coursebook is lively and accessible, interactive and above all produced with students firmly in mind. Drawing on a vast range of data and examples of language in its many forms, this book provides students with the tools they need to analyze real language in diverse contexts. Designed to be highly adaptable for course use, the authors suggest a range of different routes through the book.
Introducing Language in Use:
covers all the core areas and topics of language study: language, semiotics and communication, grammar, phonetics, words, semantics, variety in language, history of English, world Englishes, multilingualism, psycholinguistics, child language acquisition, conversation analysis, pragmatics, power and politeness, language in education
adopts a 'how to' approach, encouraging students to apply their knowledge as they learn it
draws on examples of language from around the world in forms ranging from conversation to advertising to text messaging, always giving precedence to real language in use
includes activities throughout the text with commentaries, summaries, suggestions for further reading and an extensive glossary of terms
features a final unit which provides students with extensive practice in analyzing language in use
is supported by a companion website, offering extra resources for students and lecturers.
Thisis anessential coursebook for all introductory courses in English language, language and communication and linguistics.
The accompanying website can be found at www.routledge.co.uk/textbooks/0415291798
An essential introduction for students of language and linguistics, this book guides the reader through the core areas of study, drawing on a wide range of texts and examples.
Introducing Language in Use:
covers all the core areas and topics of language study: language, semiotics and communication, grammar, phonetics, words, semantics, variety in language, history of English, world Englishes, multilingualism, psycholinguistics, child language acquisition, conversation analysis, pragmatics, power and politeness, language in education
adopts a 'how to' approach, encouraging students to apply their knowledge as they learn it
draws on examples of language from around the world in forms ranging from conversation to advertising to text messaging, always giving precedence to real language in use
includes activities throughout the text with commentaries, summaries, suggestions for further reading and an extensive glossary of terms
features a final unit which provides students with extensive practice in analyzing language in use
is supported by a companion website, offering extra resources for students and lecturers.
Thisis anessential coursebook for all introductory courses in English language, language and communication and linguistics.
The accompanying website can be found at www.routledge.co.uk/textbooks/0415291798
An essential introduction for students of language and linguistics, this book guides the reader through the core areas of study, drawing on a wide range of texts and examples.