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An Introduction To English Language
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Back For Its Fourth Edition, 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, This Text Combines Accessibility With Depth And Is An Ideal Companion For Anyone With An Interest In How Language Works. Written By Experienced And Respected Lecturers In The Field, This Book Strips The Subject Down To Its Bare Bones And Offers Detailed And Clear Explanations Of Key Topics And Theories, Including Variation In Vocabularies, The International Phonetic Alphabet And Relevance Theory In Relation To Pragmatics.This Is Essential Reading For Undergraduate Students Of English Language And Linguistics. It Is Also A Valuable Resource For Students On Esol Courses And Teachers Of English As A Second Or Foreign Language. It Can Be Used As A Standalone Introductory Text, Or As A Precursor To More Advanced Material.New To This Edition: Brand New Section On Pragmatics, Complete With Downloadable Eresources Available On The Companion Website Fully Revised And Updated Throughout, With A Fresh Text Design And New Examples References To Cognition And Language Introduced Throughout The Book In An Accessible Way
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'An Introduction to English Language'? A: This textbook covers essential topics such as the building blocks of the English language, including words, sounds, sentences, vocabulary variation, the International Phonetic Alphabet, and relevance theory in relation to pragmatics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics, making it accessible for beginners and ideal for anyone interested in how language works.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is written by Koenraad Kuiper, an experienced and respected lecturer in the field of English language and linguistics.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This fourth edition of 'An Introduction to English Language' was published on November 17, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The textbook contains a total of 448 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any new sections in the latest edition? A: Yes, the latest edition includes a brand new section on pragmatics, along with downloadable e-resources available on the companion website.
- Q: Is this book useful for ESOL students? A: Absolutely, this textbook serves as a valuable resource for students on ESOL courses and teachers of English as a second or foreign language.
- Q: Can this book be used as a standalone introductory text? A: Yes, 'An Introduction to English Language' can be used as a standalone introductory text or as a precursor to more advanced material.
- Q: What makes this textbook a recommended choice for linguistics students? A: The book combines accessibility with depth, providing clear explanations of key topics and theories, making it essential reading for undergraduate students of English language and linguistics.