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How English Works: A Linguistic Introduction

3.8/5 ( ratings)

This accessible introduction to the structure of English, general theories in linguistics, and important issues in sociolinguistics, is the first text written specifically for English and Education majors. This engaging introductory language/linguistics textbook provides more extensive coverage of issues of particular interest to English majors and future English instructors. It invites all students to connect academic linguistics to the everyday use of the English language around them. The book's approach taps students' natural curiosity about the English language. Through exercises and discussion questions about ongoing changes in English, How English Works asks students to become active participants in the construction of linguistic knowledge.

Language: English

Pages: 561

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Longman Publishing Group

Release: October 05, 2005

ISBN: 0321121880

ISBN 13: 9780321121882

How English Works: A Linguistic Introduction

3.8/5 ( ratings)

This accessible introduction to the structure of English, general theories in linguistics, and important issues in sociolinguistics, is the first text written specifically for English and Education majors. This engaging introductory language/linguistics textbook provides more extensive coverage of issues of particular interest to English majors and future English instructors. It invites all students to connect academic linguistics to the everyday use of the English language around them. The book's approach taps students' natural curiosity about the English language. Through exercises and discussion questions about ongoing changes in English, How English Works asks students to become active participants in the construction of linguistic knowledge.

Language: English

Pages: 561

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Longman Publishing Group

Release: October 05, 2005

ISBN: 0321121880

ISBN 13: 9780321121882

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