An Introduction to English Language: Word, Sound, and Sentence - Softcover

Kuiper, Koenraad; Allan, W. Scott

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9780333984642: An Introduction to English Language: Word, Sound, and Sentence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333984641 ISBN 13: 9780333984642

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004

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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.

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About the Author:

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.

Review:

Praise for the first edition:
"A book I would recommend to Departments of English worldwide."--Dennis Preston, Michigan State University
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