An Introduction to English Language: Word, Sound and Sentence

Kuiper, Koenraad; Allan, W. Scott (eds.)

ISBN 10: 0333984641 / ISBN 13: 9780333984642

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, Hampshire, 2004

About this Item

Paperback in very good condition. Second edition. Slight sunning to the rear of cover. Pages are clean; all content is clear. CM.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to English Language: Word, Sound and Sentence
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, Hampshire
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333984641
• ISBN 13: 9780333984642
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Used
• Seller catalogs:
  • Language & Communication

About this title

Synopsis

An Introduction to English Language is designed as a coursebook for students and teachers of English and introductory linguistics, which presupposes no prior knowledge of the sounds, words, sentences and meanings of English. Believing that the best way to learn is through listening and doing, the authors have packed this lively book full of worked examples and exercises drawn from a range of discourses to consolidate the student's knowledge, competence and enjoyment of the subject. The second edition has been substantially revised to incorporate examples of regional and social variation from English-speaking communities worldwide, including Africa, America, Australia, the Caribbean, Asia, New Zealand and the UK. The authors have also graded the exercises so that they gradually increase in difficulty.

About the Authors

Koenraad Kuiper is Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.

W. Scott Allan is Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Language Studies and Linguistics, University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Koenraad Kuiper is Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. W. Scott Allan is Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Language Studies and Linguistics, University of Auckland, New Zealand.