Introducing English Language is the foundational book in the Routledge English Language Introductions series and gives comprehensive coverage of the essential aspects of the field, as well as providing an introduction to key disciplines of linguistics such as historical, social and psycholinguistics, and also core areas in language study including acquisition, standardisation and the globalisation of English. The new edition includes updated and revised exercises; extended further reading section; expanded coverage of morphology; new readings and a brand new companion website. This accessible textbook is an essential resource for all students of English language and linguistics-- Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible two-dimensional structure is built around four sections introduction, development, exploration and extension which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained.Introducing English Language:is the foundational book in the Routledge English Language Introductions series and is an accessible introduction to the English Language gives comprehensive coverage of the essential aspects of the field, as well as providing an introduction to key disciplines of linguistics such as historical, social and psycholinguistics, and also core areas in language study including acquisition, standardisation and the globalisation of English. uses a wide variety of real texts and images from around the worldprovides classic readings by the key names in the discipline is accompanied by a supporting series website with additional activities, project ideas for each unit, further guidance on areas mentioned in the book, suggestions for further reading, weblinks to essential English Language resources, and course templates for lecturers.Key features of the new edition include: a re-framed introduction; updated and revised exercises; extended further reading section; expanded coverage of morphology and new readings. Written by two experienced teachers and authors, this accessible textbook is an essential resource for all students of English language and linguistics.
